WWI German Light Green vs Mid Imperial Khaki

WWI German Light Green

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11802
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#769460 (estimate)

Mid Imperial Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4155P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8ea27b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mid Imperial Khaki is a little lighter, more muted than WWI German Light Green.

Can I use Mid Imperial Khaki instead of WWI German Light Green?

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, more muted than WWI German Light Green.

Can I use WWI German Light Green instead of Mid Imperial Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Light Green 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.

See WWI German Light Green on the colour wheel See Mid Imperial Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI German Light Green

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