Dark Orange Brown vs New Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. New Wood is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Orange Brown.

Can I use New Wood instead of Dark Orange Brown?

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

Can I use Dark Orange Brown instead of New Wood?

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

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.