Desert Skin vs Orange Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Desert Skin.

Can I use Orange Brown instead of Desert Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Orange Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Desert Skin.

Can I use Desert Skin instead of Orange Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Skin is a little lighter, more muted.

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.