Kawa Brown vs Half-Orc Highlight

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Half-Orc Highlight is a little darker, more saturated than Kawa Brown.

Can I use Half-Orc Highlight instead of Kawa Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Half-Orc Highlight is a little darker, more saturated than Kawa Brown.

Can I use Kawa Brown instead of Half-Orc Highlight?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kawa Brown 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.