Black Legion vs Battledress Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 20.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Battledress Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black Legion.

Can I use Battledress Brown instead of Black Legion?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Battledress Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black Legion.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Battledress Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Legion is noticeably darker, 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.