Waffen Brown vs Steel Legion Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, more muted than Waffen Brown.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Waffen Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, more muted than Waffen Brown.

Can I use Waffen Brown instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Waffen 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.