US Olive Base Uniform vs Mid Soviet Khaki

US Olive Base Uniform

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Figure Series
Code
AK11433
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#49471f (estimate)

Mid Soviet Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4124P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5d582c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mid Soviet Khaki is a little lighter than US Olive Base Uniform.

Can I use Mid Soviet Khaki instead of US Olive Base Uniform?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Mid Soviet Khaki is a little lighter than US Olive Base Uniform.

Can I use US Olive Base Uniform instead of Mid Soviet Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: US Olive Base Uniform is a little darker.

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 US Olive Base Uniform on the colour wheel See Mid Soviet Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to US Olive Base Uniform

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mid Soviet Khaki

All matches: US Olive Base Uniform equivalents · Mid Soviet Khaki equivalents

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