ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Gray 3 Modern is more saturated than Dawnstone.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). IDF Gray 3 Modern is more saturated than Dawnstone.
The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone 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.
See Dawnstone on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 3 Modern on the colour wheel
All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · IDF Gray 3 Modern equivalents