What is the difference between French Army Green and Dark Drab?

ΔE 10 (fair). Dark Drab is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

French Army Green vs Dark Drab

French Army Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11364
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #45554c (estimate)

Dark Drab

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4026P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d3e35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Drab is noticeably darker than French Army Green.

Can I use Dark Drab instead of French Army Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Dark Drab is noticeably darker than French Army Green.

Can I use French Army Green instead of Dark Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Army Green is noticeably lighter.

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 French Army Green on the colour wheel See Dark Drab on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to French Army Green

French Army Green vs Mid Feldgrau (WP4044P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dark Drab
French Army Green vs Dark Feldgrau (WP4042P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair
French Army Green vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Drab

Dark Drab vs IJN D2 Green Black (AK11894)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than French Army Green
Dark Drab vs IJN D1 Deep Green Black (AK11893)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than French Army Green
Dark Drab vs Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) (AK11423)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than French Army Green

All matches: French Army Green equivalents · Dark Drab equivalents