Dark Olive Green vs Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ochre is much more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Green.

Can I use Ochre instead of Dark Olive Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Ochre is much more muted, warmer than Dark Olive Green.

Can I use Dark Olive Green instead of Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive Green is much more saturated, 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.