Earth vs Kawa Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kawa Brown is more muted, warmer than Earth.

Can I use Kawa Brown instead of Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Kawa Brown is more muted, warmer than Earth.

Can I use Earth instead of Kawa Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Earth is 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.