Russian Uniform Lights vs Thicket Grove

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thicket Grove is more muted, warmer than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Thicket Grove instead of Russian Uniform Lights?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Thicket Grove is more muted, warmer than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Russian Uniform Lights instead of Thicket Grove?

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

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.