What is the difference between IDF Modern Grey and Khaki?

ΔE 5 (very close). Khaki is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IDF Modern Grey vs Khaki

IDF Modern Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11352
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #625330 (estimate)

Khaki

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.988
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #61593b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Khaki is more muted, cooler than IDF Modern Grey.

Can I use Khaki instead of IDF Modern Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Khaki is more muted, cooler than IDF Modern Grey.

Can I use IDF Modern Grey instead of Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Modern Grey is more saturated, 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.

See IDF Modern Grey on the colour wheel See Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IDF Modern Grey

IDF Modern Grey vs English Uniform (70.921)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Khaki
IDF Modern Grey vs Earth Green (Early) (70.611)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Khaki
IDF Modern Grey vs Dirt (71.133)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Khaki

Khaki vs RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv (AK11323)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IDF Modern Grey
Khaki vs IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s (AK11353)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IDF Modern Grey
Khaki vs RAL 7027 Grau (AK11317)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IDF Modern Grey

All matches: IDF Modern Grey equivalents · Khaki equivalents