British Khaki vs Mid Soviet Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mid Soviet Khaki is a little lighter, cooler than British Khaki.

Can I use Mid Soviet Khaki instead of British Khaki?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Mid Soviet Khaki is a little lighter, cooler than British Khaki.

Can I use British Khaki instead of Mid Soviet Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Khaki is a little darker, warmer.

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.