Foxhide Brown vs Parasite Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Parasite Brown is more muted than Foxhide Brown.

Can I use Parasite Brown instead of Foxhide Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Parasite Brown is more muted than Foxhide Brown.

Can I use Foxhide Brown instead of Parasite Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Foxhide Brown is 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.