Dryad Bark vs Woodstain Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Woodstain Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Woodstain Brown instead of Dryad Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Woodstain Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Dryad Bark instead of Woodstain Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dryad Bark is a little darker, more muted.

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.