Light Mustard Khaki vs IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Light Mustard Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4159P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ad9d5e (estimate)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-528
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bfa778 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Light Mustard Khaki.

Can I use IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) instead of Light Mustard Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Light Mustard Khaki.

Can I use Light Mustard Khaki instead of IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Mustard Khaki is a little darker, 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.

See Light Mustard Khaki on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Mustard Khaki

Other Army Painter paints close to IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

All matches: Light Mustard Khaki equivalents · IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) equivalents

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