Vermin Brown vs Beret Maroon

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beret Maroon is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Vermin Brown.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Vermin Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Beret Maroon is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Vermin Brown.

Can I use Vermin Brown instead of Beret Maroon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vermin Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.