Mid Imperial Khaki vs Hemp BS4800/10B21

Mid Imperial Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4155P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8ea27b (estimate)

Hemp BS4800/10B21

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-336
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#638d6b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hemp BS4800/10B21 is a little darker, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Hemp BS4800/10B21 instead of Mid Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Hemp BS4800/10B21 is a little darker, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Mid Imperial Khaki instead of Hemp BS4800/10B21?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Imperial Khaki is a little lighter, 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.

See Mid Imperial Khaki on the colour wheel See Hemp BS4800/10B21 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mid Imperial Khaki

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All matches: Mid Imperial Khaki equivalents · Hemp BS4800/10B21 equivalents

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