Camo Brown vs Violet Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Oxide is a little darker, cooler than Camo Brown.

Can I use Violet Oxide instead of Camo Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Violet Oxide is a little darker, cooler than Camo Brown.

Can I use Camo Brown instead of Violet Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Camo Brown is a little lighter, 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.