Orange Tone vs Petroleum Brown Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 55.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Orange Tone.

Can I use Petroleum Brown Wash instead of Orange Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 56). Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Orange Tone.

Can I use Orange Tone instead of Petroleum Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Tone is noticeably lighter, much 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.