Dark Beige vs Middle Stone

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Middle Stone is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Beige.

Can I use Middle Stone instead of Dark Beige?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Middle Stone is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Beige.

Can I use Dark Beige instead of Middle Stone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Beige 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.