Fade to Black vs Steel Legion Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steel Legion Drab is more saturated than Fade to Black.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Fade to Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Steel Legion Drab is more saturated than Fade to Black.

Can I use Fade to Black instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fade to Black is more muted.

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.