Coffee Brown vs Chalice Red

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Chalice Red is more saturated, cooler than Coffee Brown.

Can I use Chalice Red instead of Coffee Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Chalice Red is more saturated, cooler than Coffee Brown.

Can I use Coffee Brown instead of Chalice Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Coffee Brown is more muted, 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.