What is the difference between Deep Khaki Drill and Hobgrot Hide?

ΔE 12 (fair). Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Khaki Drill vs Hobgrot Hide

Deep Khaki Drill

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4134P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #907754 (estimate)

Hobgrot Hide

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker, warmer than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Deep Khaki Drill?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker, warmer than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Deep Khaki Drill instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Khaki Drill is noticeably lighter, 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 Deep Khaki Drill on the colour wheel See Hobgrot Hide on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Deep Khaki Drill

Deep Khaki Drill vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Hobgrot Hide
Deep Khaki Drill vs Baneblade BrownColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Hobgrot Hide
Deep Khaki Drill vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 12, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Hobgrot Hide

Hobgrot Hide vs Leather BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Khaki Drill
Hobgrot Hide vs Rootpath (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Khaki Drill
Hobgrot Hide vs Dark Mustard Khaki (WP4157P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Deep Khaki Drill

All matches: Deep Khaki Drill equivalents · Hobgrot Hide equivalents