British Brown vs Sylvaneth Bark

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, more muted, warmer than British Brown.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of British Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, more muted, warmer than British Brown.

Can I use British Brown instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.