Agrax Earthshade vs Battle Mud Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 26.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Battle Mud Wash is noticeably lighter than Agrax Earthshade.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Battle Mud Wash instead of Agrax Earthshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Battle Mud Wash is noticeably lighter than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Battle Mud Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agrax Earthshade is noticeably darker.

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.