Dark Brown vs New Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. New Wood is noticeably lighter, more muted than Dark Brown.

Can I use New Wood instead of Dark Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). New Wood is noticeably lighter, more muted than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of New Wood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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.