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Steel Legion Drab: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #584E2D finish matte type base family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

AK Interactive
Canvas Tone AK11436
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Russian Uniform WWII 70.924
Model Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Scale75
Gobi Brown SC12
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Noir Brown
Dark Arts
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Prairie Ochre WP3080P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flameon Dark Green Brown S25
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

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Canvas Tone · AK11436
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Ija 7 Ohryuko Nana Go Shoku (Olive Brown) · AK11901
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Ijn M3 (n) Nakajima Interior Green · AK11897
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Steel Legion Drab, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Apc Interior Light Green (fs24533) AK11345
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Base Green (protective) AK11367
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Steel Legion Drab pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Gorgon Hide
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Steel Legion Drab?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Steel Legion Drab is Canvas Tone (AK11436, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Steel Legion Drab?
Steel Legion Drab is a standard brown miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #584E2D with a matte finish.

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