Dark Soviet Khaki vs Death Korps Drab

Dark Soviet Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4123P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3f3b27 (estimate)

Death Korps Drab

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

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Korps Drab is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Dark Soviet Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Death Korps Drab is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Dark Soviet Khaki instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Soviet Khaki is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Soviet Khaki on the colour wheel See Death Korps Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Soviet Khaki

Other Army Painter paints close to Death Korps Drab

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