Driftwood Brown vs Golden Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Golden Shadow is a little lighter than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use Golden Shadow instead of Driftwood Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Golden Shadow is a little lighter than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use Driftwood Brown instead of Golden Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Driftwood Brown is a little darker.

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.