Gorthor Brown vs US Earth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Earth Red is a little lighter, more muted than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use US Earth Red instead of Gorthor Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). US Earth Red is a little lighter, more muted than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of US Earth Red?

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

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.