Olive Drab Base vs Skavenblight Dinge

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Olive Drab Base.

Can I use Skavenblight Dinge instead of Olive Drab Base?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Olive Drab Base.

Can I use Olive Drab Base instead of Skavenblight Dinge?

The same difference applies the other way round: Olive Drab Base is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.