Light Soviet Khaki vs Worn Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Worn Olive is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Worn Olive instead of Light Soviet Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Worn Olive is noticeably darker, more saturated than Light Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Light Soviet Khaki instead of Worn Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Soviet Khaki is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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.