WWI French Green 1 vs Dark Feldgrau

WWI French Green 1

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11305
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d3b2a (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 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Feldgrau is cooler than WWI French Green 1.

Can I use Dark Feldgrau instead of WWI French Green 1?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dark Feldgrau is cooler than WWI French Green 1.

Can I use WWI French Green 1 instead of Dark Feldgrau?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Green 1 is 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 WWI French Green 1 on the colour wheel See Dark Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI French Green 1

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Feldgrau

All matches: WWI French Green 1 equivalents · Dark Feldgrau equivalents

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