Mid Imperial Khaki vs Pale Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Pale Olive instead of Mid Imperial Khaki?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Mid Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Mid Imperial Khaki instead of Pale Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Imperial Khaki is 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.