What is the difference between RLM 82 and Death Korps Drab?

ΔE 11 (fair). Death Korps Drab is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 82 vs Death Korps Drab

RLM 82

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11838
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4f5c4b (estimate)

Death Korps Drab

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Korps Drab is more saturated, warmer than RLM 82.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of RLM 82?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Death Korps Drab is more saturated, warmer than RLM 82.

Can I use RLM 82 instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 82 is more muted, cooler.

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 82 on the colour wheel See Death Korps Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 82

RLM 82 vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 82 vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 82 vs DawnstoneColour: Air · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Death Korps Drab

Death Korps Drab vs Olive Drab Base (AK11334)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82
Death Korps Drab vs RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv (AK11323)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82
Death Korps Drab vs Splittermuster Base (AK11414)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82

All matches: RLM 82 equivalents · Death Korps Drab equivalents