Camo Brown vs Red Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red Oxide is a little lighter, much more saturated than Camo Brown.

Can I use Red Oxide instead of Camo Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Red Oxide is a little lighter, much more saturated than Camo Brown.

Can I use Camo Brown instead of Red Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Camo Brown is a little darker, much more muted.

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.