Maroon vs Cavalry Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cavalry Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Maroon.

Can I use Cavalry Brown instead of Maroon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cavalry Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Maroon.

Can I use Maroon instead of Cavalry Brown?

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

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.