Oxide Brown Dark vs Flat Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat Earth is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Oxide Brown Dark.

Can I use Flat Earth instead of Oxide Brown Dark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Flat Earth is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Oxide Brown Dark.

Can I use Oxide Brown Dark instead of Flat Earth?

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

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.