Dark Olive Drab vs Tainted Garden

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Tainted Garden is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Tainted Garden instead of Dark Olive Drab?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Tainted Garden is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Olive Drab.

Can I use Dark Olive Drab instead of Tainted Garden?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive Drab 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.