Light Olive Green vs Poisonous Cloud

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Poisonous Cloud is noticeably lighter than Light Olive Green.

Can I use Poisonous Cloud instead of Light Olive Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Poisonous Cloud is noticeably lighter than Light Olive Green.

Can I use Light Olive Green instead of Poisonous Cloud?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Olive Green is noticeably 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.