Sandalwood vs Warm Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warm Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Sandalwood.

Can I use Warm Grey instead of Sandalwood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Warm Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Sandalwood.

Can I use Sandalwood instead of Warm Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sandalwood is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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.