Driftwood Brown vs Desert Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Desert Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use Desert Brown instead of Driftwood Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Desert Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use Driftwood Brown instead of Desert Brown?

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

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.