Drab Green vs Battle Dress Green

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Battle Dress Green is warmer than Drab Green.

Can I use Battle Dress Green instead of Drab Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Battle Dress Green is warmer than Drab Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of Battle Dress Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab Green is 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.