Green vs Drab Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Drab Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of Green?

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

Can I use Green instead of Drab Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Green 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.