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

ΔE 12 (fair). Dark Reaper is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

French Army Green vs Dark Reaper

French Army Green

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

Dark Reaper

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a4a50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Reaper is a little darker, cooler than French Army Green.

Can I use Dark Reaper instead of French Army Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Reaper is a little darker, cooler than French Army Green.

Can I use French Army Green instead of Dark Reaper?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Army Green is a little lighter, 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 French Army Green on the colour wheel See Dark Reaper on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to French Army Green

French Army Green vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Reaper
French Army Green vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dark Reaper
French Army Green vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Reaper

Dark Reaper vs French Greyish Blue (AK11439)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than French Army Green
Dark Reaper vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than French Army Green
Dark Reaper vs Turquoise (AK11171)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than French Army Green

All matches: French Army Green equivalents · Dark Reaper equivalents