Light Khaki Drill vs Sand Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sand Grey is much more muted, warmer than Light Khaki Drill.

Can I use Sand Grey instead of Light Khaki Drill?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sand Grey is much more muted, warmer than Light Khaki Drill.

Can I use Light Khaki Drill instead of Sand Grey?

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