Field Drab's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Vallejo Khaki is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Reddish Grey and Neutral Grey 43, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Field Drab equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Field Drab with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Khaki, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Dark Beige, similar digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Paratrooper Tan, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 82 Dark Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Dust Bowl, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Gobi Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Khaki is slightly cooler than the swatch for Field Drab. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Field Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Khaki at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Field Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Field Drab is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #785F40). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Field Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Neutral Grey 43 for a lighter step and Reddish Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.