Grimoire Purple vs Oxide Brown Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxide Brown Dark is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Oxide Brown Dark instead of Grimoire Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Oxide Brown Dark is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Grimoire Purple instead of Oxide Brown Dark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimoire Purple is a little 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.