Strong Skin Shade vs Petroleum Brown Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Petroleum Brown Wash is more muted, warmer than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Petroleum Brown Wash instead of Strong Skin Shade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Petroleum Brown Wash is more muted, warmer than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Strong Skin Shade instead of Petroleum Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Strong Skin Shade is more saturated, cooler.

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.