Starship Filth vs Death Korps Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Korps Drab is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Starship Filth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Death Korps Drab is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Starship Filth instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Filth is a little darker, 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.