Gorthor Brown vs Dark Golden Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Golden Brown is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Dark Golden Brown instead of Gorthor Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Golden Brown is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Dark Golden Brown?

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