Starship Filth vs Dark Boot Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Boot Brown is a little darker, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Dark Boot Brown instead of Starship Filth?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dark Boot Brown is a little darker, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Starship Filth instead of Dark Boot Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Filth is a little lighter, 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.