Thondia Brown vs Sharpnel Red

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sharpnel Red is more saturated, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Sharpnel Red instead of Thondia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sharpnel Red is more saturated, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Sharpnel Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thondia Brown is 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.