Russian Uniform Lights vs Light DAK Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light DAK Green is a little lighter, more muted than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Light DAK Green instead of Russian Uniform Lights?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light DAK Green is a little lighter, more muted than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Russian Uniform Lights instead of Light DAK Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russian Uniform Lights is a little darker, more saturated.

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.