Volcano Brown vs Violet Red

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Volcano Brown.

Can I use Violet Red instead of Volcano Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Violet Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Volcano Brown.

Can I use Volcano Brown instead of Violet Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Volcano Brown is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.