I like B5's "coyote" far more than Magpul's "FDE" (I say MP because they seem to have pioneered the most popular non-black AR part/accessory color). The newer, deeper / richer, "tanish" anodized finishes are much nicer than the "washed out" FDE.
See how the Magpul FDE matched the Dark Khaki and not the funky mustardy color that had been renamed Flat Dark Earth. Also the colors on the hydro graph are correct, you can compare to the piece of actual MARPAT in the background.
50 shades of fde. The various parts can be pretty similar in color, but I've seen some variety, too. They definitely don't always match other brands.
I am thinking to build a FDE colored AR using Aero Precision parts. If you have experience with your FDE colored rifles, please chime in. I have a FDE colored pistol and I hate the color - it’s so easy to get dirty. Some may say a gun is a tool, but I still want my tool to be clean. So please tell me what you think about your FDE guns.
FDE is a better color because its lighter then OD. I know with ghillie suits it's better to use desert cammo and light brown burlap because darker colors attract the eye quicker.
I believe I found the perfect Magpul FDE color match (updated ...
Every batch of the same color FDE will be slightly different in shade. Meaning, Cerakote Magpul FDE or Rustoleum Coyote can vary from bottle to bottle. Parts have to be painted from the same batch of paint to have the best chance of matching. Even then they can vary slightly.