Light Battle Dress vs Stone Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Stone Grey is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Stone Grey instead of Light Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Stone Grey is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Light Battle Dress instead of Stone Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Battle Dress is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.