RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1 vs Olive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Olive Green is a little lighter, cooler than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Olive Green is a little lighter, cooler than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.1.

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

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