Boot Brown vs Eshin Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eshin Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Boot Brown.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Boot Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Eshin Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Boot Brown.

Can I use Boot Brown instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Boot Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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.