Yellow-Brown Ops vs Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wood is a little lighter, much more muted than Yellow-Brown Ops.

Can I use Wood instead of Yellow-Brown Ops?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wood is a little lighter, much more muted than Yellow-Brown Ops.

Can I use Yellow-Brown Ops instead of Wood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellow-Brown Ops 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.