WWI British Khaki Brown Base vs Cam. Med. Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cam. Med. Brown is a little lighter than WWI British Khaki Brown Base.

Can I use Cam. Med. Brown instead of WWI British Khaki Brown Base?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Cam. Med. Brown is a little lighter than WWI British Khaki Brown Base.

Can I use WWI British Khaki Brown Base instead of Cam. Med. Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI British Khaki Brown Base 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.