NATO Green vs Steel Legion Drab

NATO Green

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20066
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4530 (estimate)

Steel Legion Drab

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

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, warmer than NATO Green.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of NATO Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter, warmer than NATO Green.

Can I use NATO Green instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: NATO Green is a little darker, 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 NATO Green on the colour wheel See Steel Legion Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to NATO Green

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Steel Legion Drab

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