Thondia Brown vs Chestnut Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Thondia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Chestnut Brown?

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