WWI British Khaki Brown Base vs Steel Legion Drab

WWI British Khaki Brown Base

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11301
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a3c2c (estimate)

Steel Legion Drab

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

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter than WWI British Khaki Brown Base.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of WWI British Khaki Brown Base?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter than WWI British Khaki Brown Base.

Can I use WWI British Khaki Brown Base instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI British Khaki Brown Base is a little darker.

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.

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Other Citadel paints close to WWI British Khaki Brown Base

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