Dark Brown vs Copper Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Copper Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Copper Brown instead of Dark Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Copper Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Copper Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.