Mecha Dark Green vs Dark Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Drab is more muted, warmer than Mecha Dark Green.

Can I use Dark Drab instead of Mecha Dark Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Drab is more muted, warmer than Mecha Dark Green.

Can I use Mecha Dark Green instead of Dark Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mecha Dark Green 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.