Metallic Brown vs Forged Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Forged Red is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Metallic Brown.

Can I use Forged Red instead of Metallic Brown?

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

Can I use Metallic Brown instead of Forged Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Brown 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.