Dark Brown vs Steel Legion Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Brown.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Dark Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is a little 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.