IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s vs Mid Battle Dress

IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11353
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a5f3d (estimate)

Mid Battle Dress

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4054P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5c4f31 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mid Battle Dress is a little darker than IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s.

Can I use Mid Battle Dress instead of IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Mid Battle Dress is a little darker than IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s instead of Mid Battle Dress?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s 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.

See IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s on the colour wheel See Mid Battle Dress on the colour wheel

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