Doombull Brown vs Hull Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hull Red is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Hull Red instead of Doombull Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Hull Red is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Hull Red?

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