Mid Mustard Khaki vs Dune Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dune Shadow is much more saturated than Mid Mustard Khaki.

Can I use Dune Shadow instead of Mid Mustard Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dune Shadow is much more saturated than Mid Mustard Khaki.

Can I use Mid Mustard Khaki instead of Dune Shadow?

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