Brown Grey vs US Field Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Field Drab is a little darker, more saturated than Brown Grey.

Can I use US Field Drab instead of Brown Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). US Field Drab is a little darker, more saturated than Brown Grey.

Can I use Brown Grey instead of US Field Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Grey is a little lighter, 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.