What is the difference between RLM 70 and Steel Legion Drab?

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

RLM 70 vs Steel Legion Drab

RLM 70

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11821
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #474a41 (estimate)

Steel Legion Drab

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

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is more saturated than RLM 70.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of RLM 70?

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 70.

Can I use RLM 70 instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 70 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 70 on the colour wheel See Steel Legion Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 70

RLM 70 vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Steel Legion Drab
RLM 70 vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Steel Legion Drab
RLM 70 vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 12, 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 70
Steel Legion Drab vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 70
Steel Legion Drab vs IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) (AK11906)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 70

All matches: RLM 70 equivalents · Steel Legion Drab equivalents