Coffee Brown vs Purple Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Purple Shadow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Coffee Brown.

Can I use Purple Shadow instead of Coffee Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Purple Shadow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Coffee Brown.

Can I use Coffee Brown instead of Purple Shadow?

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