Green vs Olive Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Olive Drab is a little lighter, cooler than Green.

Can I use Olive Drab instead of Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Olive Drab is a little lighter, cooler than Green.

Can I use Green instead of Olive Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Green 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.