What is the difference between RLM 73 and Dark Feldgrau?

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

RLM 73 vs Dark Feldgrau

RLM 73

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

Dark Feldgrau

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4042P
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 Feldgrau is a little darker than RLM 73.

Can I use Dark Feldgrau instead of RLM 73?

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

Can I use RLM 73 instead of Dark Feldgrau?

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 Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 73

RLM 73 vs Dark Drab (WP4026P)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 Feldgrau

Dark Feldgrau vs IJN D2 Green Black (AK11894)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 73
Dark Feldgrau vs IJN D1 Deep Green Black (AK11893)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 73
Dark Feldgrau 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 Feldgrau equivalents