Umberroot vs Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Umberroot.

Can I use Brown instead of Umberroot?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Umberroot.

Can I use Umberroot instead of Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Umberroot is a little darker, 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.