Medium Drab vs Green Beret

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Beret is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Medium Drab.

Can I use Green Beret instead of Medium Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Green Beret is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Medium Drab.

Can I use Medium Drab instead of Green Beret?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Drab is a little darker, more muted, 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.