Cypress Brown vs Oxide Brown Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxide Brown Dark is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Cypress Brown.

Can I use Oxide Brown Dark instead of Cypress Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Oxide Brown Dark is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Cypress Brown.

Can I use Cypress Brown instead of Oxide Brown Dark?

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