Van Dyke Brown Hue vs Cam. Middle Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cam. Middle Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Van Dyke Brown Hue.

Can I use Cam. Middle Brown instead of Van Dyke Brown Hue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Cam. Middle Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Van Dyke Brown Hue.

Can I use Van Dyke Brown Hue instead of Cam. Middle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Van Dyke Brown Hue 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.