Sepia Tone vs Agrax Earthshade

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Agrax Earthshade is much more muted than Sepia Tone.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Sepia Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Agrax Earthshade is much more muted than Sepia Tone.

Can I use Sepia Tone instead of Agrax Earthshade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sepia Tone is 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.