Dark Highlights vs BC Dark Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. BC Dark Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Dark Highlights.

Can I use BC Dark Brown instead of Dark Highlights?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). BC Dark Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Dark Highlights.

Can I use Dark Highlights instead of BC Dark Brown?

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