Dark Golden Brown vs New Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. New Wood is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Golden Brown.

Can I use New Wood instead of Dark Golden Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). New Wood is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Golden Brown.

Can I use Dark Golden Brown instead of New Wood?

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