Doombull Brown vs Dark Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Umber is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Dark Umber instead of Doombull Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Dark Umber is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Dark Umber?

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