MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Death Korps Drab

MERDC Sand (FS30277)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11343
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7c694b (estimate)

Death Korps Drab

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Korps Drab is a little darker, cooler than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Death Korps Drab is a little darker, cooler than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: MERDC Sand (FS30277) 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 MERDC Sand (FS30277) on the colour wheel See Death Korps Drab on the colour wheel

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