Hobgrot Hide vs Ground Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ground Brown is more muted, cooler than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Ground Brown instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Ground Brown is more muted, cooler than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Ground Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hobgrot Hide is 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.