Mid Khaki Drill vs Basic Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Basic Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Mid Khaki Drill.

Can I use Basic Flesh instead of Mid Khaki Drill?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Basic Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Mid Khaki Drill.

Can I use Mid Khaki Drill instead of Basic Flesh?

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