Deep Khaki Drill vs Green Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Brown is noticeably darker, cooler than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Green Brown instead of Deep Khaki Drill?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Green Brown is noticeably darker, cooler than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Deep Khaki Drill instead of Green Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Khaki Drill is noticeably lighter, 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.