Olive Green vs Dirty Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dirty Grey is a little darker, warmer than Olive Green.

Can I use Dirty Grey instead of Olive Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dirty Grey is a little darker, warmer than Olive Green.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Dirty Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Olive Green is a little lighter, 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.