Krieg Khaki vs IDF Sand Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Sand Grey is a little darker, more muted than Krieg Khaki.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey instead of Krieg Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). IDF Sand Grey is a little darker, more muted than Krieg Khaki.

Can I use Krieg Khaki instead of IDF Sand Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Krieg Khaki is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.