Dark Boot Brown vs N2 Neutral Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. N2 Neutral Gray is a little darker, more muted than Dark Boot Brown.

Can I use N2 Neutral Gray instead of Dark Boot Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). N2 Neutral Gray is a little darker, more muted than Dark Boot Brown.

Can I use Dark Boot Brown instead of N2 Neutral Gray?

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