Light Battle Dress vs Beast Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beast Hide is much more saturated than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Beast Hide instead of Light Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Beast Hide is much more saturated than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Light Battle Dress instead of Beast Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Battle Dress is much more muted.

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.