Cypress Brown vs March of the Fire Ants

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. March of the Fire Ants is a little lighter, more muted than Cypress Brown.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Cypress Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). March of the Fire Ants is a little lighter, more muted than Cypress Brown.

Can I use Cypress Brown instead of March of the Fire Ants?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cypress Brown is a little 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.