Steel Legion Drab vs Dark Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Earth is more muted than Steel Legion Drab.

Can I use Dark Earth instead of Steel Legion Drab?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Dark Earth is more muted than Steel Legion Drab.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Dark Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Legion Drab is more saturated.

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.