What is the difference between Krieg Khaki and IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

ΔE 7 (close). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Krieg Khaki vs IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Krieg Khaki

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0a878 (estimate)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-528
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bfa778 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is warmer than Krieg Khaki.

Can I use IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) instead of Krieg Khaki?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is warmer than Krieg Khaki.

Can I use Krieg Khaki instead of IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

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

See Krieg Khaki on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Krieg Khaki

Krieg Khaki vs Sail Color (C-45)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)
Krieg Khaki vs Sail Color (H-85)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)
Krieg Khaki vs Sail Color (N-85)Acrysion · ΔE 6, close · closer than IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Other Citadel paints close to IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Morghast BoneColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Krieg Khaki
IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Ushabti BoneColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close
IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Ushabti BoneColour: Air · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Krieg Khaki equivalents · IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) equivalents