Steel Helmet Green vs Uniform Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Uniform Brown is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Steel Helmet Green.

Can I use Uniform Brown instead of Steel Helmet Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Uniform Brown is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Steel Helmet Green.

Can I use Steel Helmet Green instead of Uniform Brown?

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