What is the difference between Dark Drab and RLM 83 Dark Green?

ΔE 12 (fair). RLM 83 Dark Green is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Drab vs RLM 83 Dark Green

Dark Drab

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4026P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d3e35 (estimate)

RLM 83 Dark Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-123
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #395853 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 83 Dark Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dark Drab.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of Dark Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). RLM 83 Dark Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dark Drab.

Can I use Dark Drab instead of RLM 83 Dark Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Drab is noticeably darker, 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 Dark Drab on the colour wheel See RLM 83 Dark Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dark Drab

Dark Drab vs Dark Green (H-320)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Dark Drab vs Khaki Green (C-54)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Dark Drab vs Dark Green (C-70)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 83 Dark Green

RLM 83 Dark Green vs Mid Feldgrau (WP4044P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Dark Drab
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Evergreen FogWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Drab
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dark Drab

All matches: Dark Drab equivalents · RLM 83 Dark Green equivalents