British Dark Olive Green PFI vs Eshin Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eshin Grey is a little lighter, more muted than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use Eshin Grey 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 13). Eshin Grey is a little lighter, more muted than British Dark Olive Green PFI.

Can I use British Dark Olive Green PFI instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Dark Olive Green PFI is a little darker, 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.