Beret Maroon vs Blackened Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blackened Brown is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Blackened Brown instead of Beret Maroon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Blackened Brown is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Blackened Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beret Maroon is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.