New Iraqi Army Sand vs Krieg Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Krieg Khaki is a little darker, more muted, cooler than New Iraqi Army Sand.

Can I use Krieg Khaki instead of New Iraqi Army Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Krieg Khaki is a little darker, more muted, cooler than New Iraqi Army Sand.

Can I use New Iraqi Army Sand instead of Krieg Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: New Iraqi Army Sand is a little lighter, 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.