Thondia Brown vs Oxide Brown Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxide Brown Dark is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Oxide Brown Dark instead of Thondia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Oxide Brown Dark is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Oxide Brown Dark?

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