Bosh Chestnut vs Brown Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brown Green is a little lighter, cooler than Bosh Chestnut.

Can I use Brown Green instead of Bosh Chestnut?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Brown Green is a little lighter, cooler than Bosh Chestnut.

Can I use Bosh Chestnut instead of Brown Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bosh Chestnut is a little darker, 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.