Dark Soviet Khaki vs Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Violet instead of Dark Soviet Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Violet is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Dark Soviet Khaki instead of Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Soviet 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.