What is the difference between RLM 73 and Dark Drab?

ΔE 7 (close). Dark Drab is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 73 vs Dark Drab

RLM 73

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11824
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #424941 (estimate)

Dark Drab

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4026P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d3e35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Drab is a little darker than RLM 73.

Can I use Dark Drab instead of RLM 73?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dark Drab is a little darker than RLM 73.

Can I use RLM 73 instead of Dark Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 73 is a little lighter.

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 73 on the colour wheel See Dark Drab on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 73

RLM 73 vs Dark Feldgrau (WP4042P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close
RLM 73 vs Bleached Strap Grey (WP4150P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close
RLM 73 vs Mid Feldgrau (WP4044P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Drab

Dark Drab vs IJN D2 Green Black (AK11894)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 73
Dark Drab vs IJN D1 Deep Green Black (AK11893)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 73
Dark Drab vs Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) (AK11423)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 73

All matches: RLM 73 equivalents · Dark Drab equivalents