Steel Legion Drab vs Dark Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Umber is a little darker than Steel Legion Drab.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Dark Umber instead of Steel Legion Drab?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Umber is a little darker than Steel Legion Drab.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Dark Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Legion Drab is a little lighter.

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.