Light Olive Green vs Electric Lime

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Electric Lime is a little lighter, more saturated than Light Olive Green.

Can I use Electric Lime instead of Light Olive Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Electric Lime is a little lighter, more saturated than Light Olive Green.

Can I use Light Olive Green instead of Electric Lime?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Olive Green is a little darker, more muted.

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.