Medium Drab vs Cryx Bane Base

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cryx Bane Base is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Drab.

Can I use Cryx Bane Base instead of Medium Drab?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cryx Bane Base is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Drab.

Can I use Medium Drab instead of Cryx Bane Base?

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