Steel Helmet Green vs Military Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Military Green is a little darker, cooler than Steel Helmet Green.

Can I use Military Green instead of Steel Helmet Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Military Green is a little darker, cooler than Steel Helmet Green.

Can I use Steel Helmet Green instead of Military Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Helmet Green is a little lighter, 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.