Mid Battle Dress vs Uniform Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Uniform Brown is much more saturated than Mid Battle Dress.

Can I use Uniform Brown instead of Mid Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Uniform Brown is much more saturated than Mid Battle Dress.

Can I use Mid Battle Dress instead of Uniform Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid 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.