Oxide Brown Medium vs US Earth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Earth Red is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Oxide Brown Medium.

Can I use US Earth Red instead of Oxide Brown Medium?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). US Earth Red is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Oxide Brown Medium.

Can I use Oxide Brown Medium instead of US Earth Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Oxide Brown Medium is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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.