IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs Germ. Beige WWII

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Germ. Beige WWII is a little darker than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan).

Can I use Germ. Beige WWII instead of IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Germ. Beige WWII is a little darker than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan).

Can I use IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) instead of Germ. Beige WWII?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) is a little lighter.

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.