Ochre Brown vs Light Battle Dress

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Battle Dress is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Ochre Brown.

Can I use Light Battle Dress instead of Ochre Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Light Battle Dress is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Ochre Brown.

Can I use Ochre Brown instead of Light Battle Dress?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ochre Brown is a little 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.