Dark Imperial Khaki vs Gray FS36231

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gray FS36231 is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Gray FS36231 instead of Dark Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Gray FS36231 is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Dark Imperial Khaki instead of Gray FS36231?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Imperial Khaki is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.