Half-Orc Highlight vs Beasty Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beasty Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Half-Orc Highlight.

Can I use Beasty Brown instead of Half-Orc Highlight?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Beasty Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Half-Orc Highlight.

Can I use Half-Orc Highlight instead of Beasty Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Half-Orc Highlight is a little darker, more muted, 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.