Dark Umber vs Charred Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Charred Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Umber.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Charred Brown instead of Dark Umber?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Charred Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Umber.

Can I use Dark Umber instead of Charred Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Umber is a little darker, more muted, 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.