Battle Dress Green vs Cayman Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cayman Green is a little lighter, warmer than Battle Dress Green.

Can I use Cayman Green instead of Battle Dress Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Cayman Green is a little lighter, warmer than Battle Dress Green.

Can I use Battle Dress Green instead of Cayman Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Battle Dress Green is a little darker, cooler.

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.