Death Korps Drab vs Dark Green RLM71

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green RLM71 is noticeably darker, more muted than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Dark Green RLM71 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 Green RLM71 is noticeably darker, more muted than Death Korps Drab.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Dark Green RLM71?

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

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.