Black Brown vs Dark Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Black Brown.

Can I use Dark Purple instead of Black Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Purple is a little lighter, more saturated than Black Brown.

Can I use Black Brown instead of Dark Purple?

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

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.