Dark Olive Drab vs Dark Battle Dress

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Battle Dress is more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Dark Battle Dress instead of Dark Olive Drab?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dark Battle Dress is more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Dark Olive Drab instead of Dark Battle Dress?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive Drab is more saturated, cooler.

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.