RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 vs Dark Green RLM71

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, more muted than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2.

Can I use Dark Green RLM71 instead of RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, more muted than RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2.

Can I use RAL 6003 Olivgrün opt.2 instead of Dark Green RLM71?

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

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.