Balor Brown vs Arabic Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arabic Shadow is more muted, cooler than Balor Brown.

Can I use Arabic Shadow instead of Balor Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Arabic Shadow is more muted, cooler than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Arabic Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is more saturated, 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.