Compare wood stain colors side by side
Pick two stains to see them next to each other with brand, code, undertone and a Delta-E score for how different they actually look. Screens shift color, so treat the swatches as a guide and confirm with a test board on the actual wood.
ΔE 5.5 Subtle difference, clearest side by side
| Special Walnut | Early American | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minwax | Minwax |
| Line | Wood Finish | Wood Finish |
| Code | 224 | 230 |
| Hex | #6B4028 | #7B4A34 |
| Undertone | warm medium-dark brown, balances gold and walnut | warm reddish-brown, one of the most popular Minwax colors |
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