Silver Grey No.28 vs Mid Imperial Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mid Imperial Khaki is a little lighter, cooler than Silver Grey No.28.

Can I use Mid Imperial Khaki instead of Silver Grey No.28?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Mid Imperial Khaki is a little lighter, cooler than Silver Grey No.28.

Can I use Silver Grey No.28 instead of Mid Imperial Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Silver Grey No.28 is a little darker, 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.