Dark Imperial Khaki vs IJN Ash Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJN Ash Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use IJN Ash Grey 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). IJN Ash Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Dark Imperial Khaki instead of IJN Ash Grey?

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