Earth vs Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Wood is a little lighter, more muted than Earth.

Can I use Wood instead of Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Wood is a little lighter, more muted than Earth.

Can I use Earth instead of Wood?

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