Dark Olive Green vs Drab Green

Dark Olive Green

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20072
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#58601e (estimate)

Drab Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a6a28 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Drab Green is a little lighter than Dark Olive Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of Dark Olive Green?

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

Can I use Dark Olive Green instead of Drab Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive Green 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 Dark Olive Green on the colour wheel See Drab Green on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Olive Green

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Drab Green

All matches: Dark Olive Green equivalents · Drab Green equivalents

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