Dark Burgundy vs Cavalry Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cavalry Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Dark Burgundy.

Can I use Cavalry Brown instead of Dark Burgundy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cavalry Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Dark Burgundy.

Can I use Dark Burgundy instead of Cavalry Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Burgundy is noticeably darker, 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.