What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Deep Khaki Drill?

ΔE 9 (close). Deep Khaki Drill is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Deep Khaki Drill

RLM 79 (1942)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11833
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c714e (estimate)

Deep Khaki Drill

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4134P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #907754 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Deep Khaki Drill is more muted, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Deep Khaki Drill instead of RLM 79 (1942)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Deep Khaki Drill is more muted, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Deep Khaki Drill?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1942) is more saturated, 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 RLM 79 (1942) on the colour wheel See Deep Khaki Drill on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 79 (1942)

RLM 79 (1942) vs Bullwhack BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Deep Khaki Drill
RLM 79 (1942) vs Leather BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close
RLM 79 (1942) vs Telogreika Ochre (WP4129P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Deep Khaki Drill

Deep Khaki Drill vs WWI French Milky Coffee (AK11302)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Deep Khaki Drill vs Bone Brown (AK17058)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Deep Khaki Drill vs Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) (AK11340)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)

All matches: RLM 79 (1942) equivalents · Deep Khaki Drill equivalents