Death Korps Drab vs Dark Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Earth is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Dark Earth instead of Death Korps Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Earth is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Dark Earth?

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