Baneblade Brown vs Yellow Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Yellow Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Yellow Brown instead of Baneblade Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Yellow Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of Yellow Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baneblade Brown is a little lighter, 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.