Shadow Orange vs Grunge Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grunge Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Grunge Brown instead of Shadow Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Grunge Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Shadow Orange instead of Grunge Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Orange is a little lighter, more muted.

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.