Khaki Highlight vs USAF Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. USAF Light Gray is a little darker, more muted than Khaki Highlight.

Can I use USAF Light Gray instead of Khaki Highlight?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). USAF Light Gray is a little darker, more muted than Khaki Highlight.

Can I use Khaki Highlight instead of USAF Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khaki Highlight 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.