RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1 vs Straken Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Straken Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1.

Can I use Straken Green instead of RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Straken Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1.

Can I use RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1 instead of Straken Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1 is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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.