Ground Brown vs Brown Rose

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brown Rose is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ground Brown.

Can I use Brown Rose instead of Ground Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Brown Rose is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ground Brown.

Can I use Ground Brown instead of Brown Rose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ground Brown is a little darker, more muted, 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.