British Dark Olive Green PFI vs Dryad Bark

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dryad Bark is a little darker, more muted than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use Dryad Bark instead of British Dark Olive Green PFI?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dryad Bark is a little darker, more muted than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use British Dark Olive Green PFI instead of Dryad Bark?

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