Battle of Marathon vs Hobgrot Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hobgrot Hide is more saturated than Battle of Marathon.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Battle of Marathon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Hobgrot Hide is more saturated than Battle of Marathon.

Can I use Battle of Marathon instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Battle of Marathon is 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.