Starship Filth vs Dark Soviet Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Soviet Khaki is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Dark Soviet Khaki instead of Starship Filth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dark Soviet Khaki is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Starship Filth.

Can I use Starship Filth instead of Dark Soviet Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Filth is a little lighter, more muted, cooler.

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.