Drab Brown vs Concrete

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Concrete is a little lighter, more muted than Drab Brown.

Can I use Concrete instead of Drab Brown?

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

Can I use Drab Brown instead of Concrete?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab Brown is a little darker, 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.