Red Tile vs Skrag Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skrag Brown is more saturated, warmer than Red Tile.

Can I use Skrag Brown instead of Red Tile?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Skrag Brown is more saturated, warmer than Red Tile.

Can I use Red Tile instead of Skrag Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Red Tile is more muted, 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.