Dark Drab vs Military Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Military Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Dark Drab.

Can I use Military Green instead of Dark Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Military Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Dark Drab.

Can I use Dark Drab instead of Military Green?

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