S.C.C. No.1A Very 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 noticeably lighter, cooler than S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of S.C.C. No.1A Very 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 noticeably lighter, cooler than S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown.

Can I use S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown is noticeably darker, 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.