ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, warmer than German Field Grey.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, warmer than German Field Grey.
The same difference applies the other way round: German Field Grey is a little darker, cooler.
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 German Field Grey on the colour wheel See Steel Legion Drab on the colour wheel
All matches: German Field Grey equivalents · Steel Legion Drab equivalents