Death Korps Drab vs Dark Earth BS381C/450

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Earth BS381C/450 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Dark Earth BS381C/450 instead of Death Korps Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Earth BS381C/450 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Dark Earth BS381C/450?

The same difference applies the other way round: Death Korps Drab is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.