Light Imperial Khaki vs Pale Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Pale Olive instead of Light Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Light Imperial Khaki instead of Pale Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Imperial Khaki is more saturated, 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.