Raw Umber vs Cam. Middle Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cam. Middle Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Raw Umber.

Can I use Cam. Middle Brown instead of Raw Umber?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cam. Middle Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Raw Umber.

Can I use Raw Umber instead of Cam. Middle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Raw Umber 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.