Naples Yellow Deep vs Scrofulous Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scrofulous Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Naples Yellow Deep.

Can I use Scrofulous Brown instead of Naples Yellow Deep?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Scrofulous Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Naples Yellow Deep.

Can I use Naples Yellow Deep instead of Scrofulous Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Naples Yellow Deep is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.