Violet Oxide vs Flat Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat Brown is a little lighter, much more muted than Violet Oxide.

Can I use Flat Brown instead of Violet Oxide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Flat Brown is a little lighter, much more muted than Violet Oxide.

Can I use Violet Oxide instead of Flat Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Oxide is a little darker, much more saturated.

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.