What is the difference between Field Drab (FS30118) and Rootpath?

ΔE 8 (close). Rootpath is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Field Drab (FS30118) vs Rootpath

Field Drab (FS30118)

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

Rootpath

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #634f2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rootpath is a little lighter than Field Drab (FS30118).

Can I use Rootpath instead of Field Drab (FS30118)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rootpath is a little lighter than Field Drab (FS30118).

Can I use Field Drab (FS30118) instead of Rootpath?

The same difference applies the other way round: Field Drab (FS30118) is a little darker.

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 Rootpath on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Field Drab (FS30118)

Field Drab (FS30118) vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
Field Drab (FS30118) vs Dark Battle Dress (WP4052P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
Field Drab (FS30118) vs Dark Soviet Khaki (WP4123P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs IDF Modern Grey (AK11352)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Field Drab (FS30118)
Rootpath vs British Khaki (AK11127)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Field Drab (FS30118)
Rootpath vs Mud Brown (AK11120)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Field Drab (FS30118)

All matches: Field Drab (FS30118) equivalents · Rootpath equivalents