Mid Soviet Khaki vs Death Korps Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Death Korps Drab is more muted, cooler than Mid Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Mid Soviet Khaki?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Death Korps Drab is more muted, cooler than Mid Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Mid Soviet Khaki instead of Death Korps Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Soviet 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.