Dirt Spatter vs Van Dyke Brown Hue

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Van Dyke Brown Hue is a little darker, more saturated than Dirt Spatter.

Can I use Van Dyke Brown Hue instead of Dirt Spatter?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Van Dyke Brown Hue is a little darker, more saturated than Dirt Spatter.

Can I use Dirt Spatter instead of Van Dyke Brown Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dirt Spatter 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.