Black Brown vs Black Red

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Black Red is a little lighter, cooler than Black Brown.

Can I use Black Red instead of Black Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Black Red is a little lighter, cooler than Black Brown.

Can I use Black Brown instead of Black Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Brown is a little darker, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.