Deep Khaki Drill vs Cork Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cork Brown is more muted, warmer than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Cork Brown instead of Deep Khaki Drill?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cork Brown is more muted, warmer than Deep Khaki Drill.

Can I use Deep Khaki Drill instead of Cork Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Khaki Drill is 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.