Dark Green Brown vs Battledress Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Battledress Brown is more muted than Dark Green Brown.

Can I use Battledress Brown instead of Dark Green Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Battledress Brown is more muted than Dark Green Brown.

Can I use Dark Green Brown instead of Battledress Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green Brown 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.