Dark Wood vs Wyldwood

How close are they?

ΔE 3.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Wyldwood is cooler than Dark Wood.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Wyldwood instead of Dark Wood?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Wyldwood is cooler than Dark Wood.

Can I use Dark Wood instead of Wyldwood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Wood is 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.