Rifle Brown vs Boar Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Boar Hide is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Rifle Brown.

Can I use Boar Hide instead of Rifle Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Boar Hide is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Rifle Brown.

Can I use Rifle Brown instead of Boar Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rifle Brown is a little lighter, 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.