Tree Ancient vs Thondia Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thondia Brown is more saturated, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Tree Ancient?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Thondia Brown is more saturated, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Tree Ancient instead of Thondia Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tree Ancient is more muted, 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.