Field Grey FS-34159 vs Death Korps Drab

Field Grey FS-34159

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-512
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#566658 (estimate)

Death Korps Drab

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

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Korps Drab is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Field Grey FS-34159.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Field Grey FS-34159?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Death Korps Drab is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Field Grey FS-34159.

Can I use Field Grey FS-34159 instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Field Grey FS-34159 is a little lighter, 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 Field Grey FS-34159 on the colour wheel See Death Korps Drab on the colour wheel

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