Steel Legion Drab vs Linoleum Deck Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Linoleum Deck Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Steel Legion Drab.

Can I use Linoleum Deck Brown instead of Steel Legion Drab?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Linoleum Deck Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Steel Legion Drab.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Linoleum Deck Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Legion Drab is a little 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.