Light Battle Dress vs Terran Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Terran Khaki is noticeably lighter, cooler than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Terran Khaki instead of Light Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Terran Khaki is noticeably lighter, cooler than Light Battle Dress.

Can I use Light Battle Dress instead of Terran Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Battle Dress is noticeably darker, 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.