What is the difference between Dunkelgelb DG I and Krieg Khaki?

ΔE 12 (fair). Krieg Khaki is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dunkelgelb DG I vs Krieg Khaki

Dunkelgelb DG I

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20010
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c9c080 (estimate)

Krieg Khaki

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0a878 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Krieg Khaki is a little darker, more muted than Dunkelgelb DG I.

Can I use Krieg Khaki instead of Dunkelgelb DG I?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Krieg Khaki is a little darker, more muted than Dunkelgelb DG I.

Can I use Dunkelgelb DG I instead of Krieg Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dunkelgelb DG I is a little lighter, 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 Dunkelgelb DG I on the colour wheel See Krieg Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dunkelgelb DG I

Dunkelgelb DG I vs Ushabti BoneColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Krieg Khaki
Dunkelgelb DG I vs Ushabti BoneColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Krieg Khaki
Dunkelgelb DG I vs Morghast BoneColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Krieg Khaki

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Krieg Khaki

Krieg Khaki vs Ochre (ATOM-20014)ATOM · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dunkelgelb DG I
Krieg Khaki vs IJN Ash Grey (ATOM-20141)ATOM · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dunkelgelb DG I
Krieg Khaki vs Tombstone Yellow (IONIC-0143)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dunkelgelb DG I

All matches: Dunkelgelb DG I equivalents · Krieg Khaki equivalents