What is the difference between RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 and Tainted Garden?

ΔE 6 (very close). Tainted Garden is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 vs Tainted Garden

RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11310
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #333317 (estimate)

Tainted Garden

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 2
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3e3e26 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Tainted Garden is a little lighter than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2.

Can I use Tainted Garden instead of RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Tainted Garden is a little lighter than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2.

Can I use RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 instead of Tainted Garden?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 is a little darker.

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.

See RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 on the colour wheel See Tainted Garden on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2

RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 vs Dark Soviet Khaki (WP4123P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close
RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 vs Dark Battle Dress (WP4052P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 vs Dark DAK Green (WP4147P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Tainted Garden

Tainted Garden vs Field Grey Base #1 (Green uniform) (AK11425)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2
Tainted Garden vs German Field Grey (AK11154)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2
Tainted Garden vs S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab (AK11386)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2

All matches: RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 equivalents · Tainted Garden equivalents