Dark Brown vs Wasteland Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Wasteland Brown is more muted, warmer than Dark Brown.

Can I use Wasteland Brown instead of Dark Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Wasteland Brown is more muted, warmer than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Wasteland Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is 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.