Mid Imperial Khaki vs IJA Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJA Gray is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use IJA Gray instead of Mid Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). IJA Gray is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Mid Imperial Khaki instead of IJA Gray?

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