Fur Brown vs Oxide Brown Medium

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxide Brown Medium is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Fur Brown.

Can I use Oxide Brown Medium instead of Fur Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Oxide Brown Medium is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Fur Brown.

Can I use Fur Brown instead of Oxide Brown Medium?

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

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.