Dark Olive Drab vs Steel Legion Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Dark Olive Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Steel Legion Drab is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Dark Olive Drab instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive Drab is noticeably darker, 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.