Oak Brown vs Bad Bruise

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bad Bruise is more saturated, cooler than Oak Brown.

Can I use Bad Bruise instead of Oak Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Bad Bruise is more saturated, cooler than Oak Brown.

Can I use Oak Brown instead of Bad Bruise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Oak Brown is more muted, 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.