Leather Brown vs March of the Fire Ants

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. March of the Fire Ants is a little lighter, more muted than Leather Brown.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Leather Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). March of the Fire Ants is a little lighter, more muted than Leather Brown.

Can I use Leather Brown instead of March of the Fire Ants?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leather Brown is a little darker, more saturated.

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.