S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab vs Dark Boot Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Boot Brown is a little lighter, warmer than S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab.

Can I use Dark Boot Brown instead of S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dark Boot Brown is a little lighter, warmer than S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab.

Can I use S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab instead of Dark Boot Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab is a little darker, 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.