British Dark Olive Green PFI vs Dark Boot Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 2.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Boot Brown is warmer than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use Dark Boot Brown instead of British Dark Olive Green PFI?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Dark Boot Brown is warmer than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use British Dark Olive Green PFI instead of Dark Boot Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Dark Olive Green PFI 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.