Dark Battle Dress vs Linoleum Deck Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Linoleum Deck Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Dark Battle Dress.

Can I use Linoleum Deck Brown instead of Dark Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Linoleum Deck Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Dark Battle Dress.

Can I use Dark Battle Dress instead of Linoleum Deck Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Battle Dress is noticeably darker, 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.