Tarnished Brass vs Gold Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gold Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Tarnished Brass.

Can I use Gold Brown instead of Tarnished Brass?

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

Can I use Tarnished Brass instead of Gold Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tarnished Brass 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.