Wooden Deck Tan vs Light Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Wooden Deck Tan.

Can I use Light Brown instead of Wooden Deck Tan?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Light Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Wooden Deck Tan.

Can I use Wooden Deck Tan instead of Light Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wooden Deck Tan is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler.

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.