Us Olive Uniform vs Medium Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Medium Drab is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Us Olive Uniform.

Can I use Medium Drab instead of Us Olive Uniform?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Medium Drab is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Us Olive Uniform.

Can I use Us Olive Uniform instead of Medium Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Us Olive Uniform is a little lighter, more muted, 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.