Hobgrot Hide vs Uniform Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Uniform Brown is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Uniform Brown instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Uniform Brown is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Uniform Brown?

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