Mordant Earth vs Raw Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Raw Umber is a little lighter, more saturated than Mordant Earth.

Can I use Raw Umber instead of Mordant Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Raw Umber is a little lighter, more saturated than Mordant Earth.

Can I use Mordant Earth instead of Raw Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mordant Earth 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.