What is the difference between RLM 66 (1941) and Steel Legion Drab?

ΔE 10 (fair). Steel Legion Drab is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 (1941) vs Steel Legion Drab

RLM 66 (1941)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11820
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #53524d (estimate)

Steel Legion Drab

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a4a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is more saturated than RLM 66 (1941).

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of RLM 66 (1941)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Steel Legion Drab is more saturated than RLM 66 (1941).

Can I use RLM 66 (1941) instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 (1941) is more muted.

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 RLM 66 (1941) on the colour wheel See Steel Legion Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 66 (1941)

RLM 66 (1941) vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Steel Legion Drab
RLM 66 (1941) vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Steel Legion Drab
RLM 66 (1941) vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Steel Legion Drab

Steel Legion Drab vs RLM 81 Version 3 (AK11837)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1941)
Steel Legion Drab vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1941)
Steel Legion Drab vs IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) (AK11906)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1941)

All matches: RLM 66 (1941) equivalents · Steel Legion Drab equivalents