Walnut vs New Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. New Wood is a little darker, more saturated than Walnut.

Can I use New Wood instead of Walnut?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). New Wood is a little darker, more saturated than Walnut.

Can I use Walnut instead of New Wood?

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

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.