Field Drab (FS30118) vs Dark Soviet Khaki

Field Drab (FS30118)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11344
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4f3c1c (estimate)

Dark Soviet Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4123P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3f3b27 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Soviet Khaki is more muted, cooler than Field Drab (FS30118).

Can I use Dark Soviet Khaki instead of Field Drab (FS30118)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Soviet Khaki is more muted, cooler than Field Drab (FS30118).

Can I use Field Drab (FS30118) instead of Dark Soviet Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Field Drab (FS30118) is more saturated, warmer.

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.

See Field Drab (FS30118) on the colour wheel See Dark Soviet Khaki on the colour wheel

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