Brigandine Brown vs Thamar Black

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thamar Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Brigandine Brown.

Can I use Thamar Black instead of Brigandine Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Thamar Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Brigandine Brown.

Can I use Brigandine Brown instead of Thamar Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brigandine Brown is noticeably lighter, 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.