Dark Soviet Khaki vs Burnt Sienna Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Sienna Umber is a little darker, warmer than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Burnt Sienna Umber instead of Dark Soviet Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Burnt Sienna Umber is a little darker, warmer than Dark Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Dark Soviet Khaki instead of Burnt Sienna Umber?

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