Camouflage Grey FS 36622 vs USAAF Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USAAF Light Gray is a little darker than Camouflage Grey FS 36622.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use USAAF Light Gray instead of Camouflage Grey FS 36622?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). USAAF Light Gray is a little darker than Camouflage Grey FS 36622.

Can I use Camouflage Grey FS 36622 instead of USAAF Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Camouflage Grey FS 36622 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.