Fur Brown vs Dread Red

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dread Red is a little darker, cooler than Fur Brown.

Can I use Dread Red instead of Fur Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dread Red is a little darker, cooler than Fur Brown.

Can I use Fur Brown instead of Dread Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fur Brown is a little lighter, 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.