What is the difference between Schwarzgrau RLM 66 and Dark Olive?

ΔE 8 (close). Dark Olive is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Dark Olive

Schwarzgrau RLM 66

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20158
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2e252e (estimate)

Dark Olive

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4023P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #282625 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Olive is more muted than Schwarzgrau RLM 66.

Can I use Dark Olive instead of Schwarzgrau RLM 66?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Olive is more muted than Schwarzgrau RLM 66.

Can I use Schwarzgrau RLM 66 instead of Dark Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Schwarzgrau RLM 66 is more saturated.

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 Schwarzgrau RLM 66 on the colour wheel See Dark Olive on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Schwarzgrau RLM 66

Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Dark Leather (WP4141P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Olive
Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Strap Grey (WP4048P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Olive
Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Ironclad Grey (Vol. 1)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Olive

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dark Olive

Dark Olive vs Black Brown (A.MIG-0653)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66
Dark Olive vs NATO Black (ATOM-20161)ATOM · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66
Dark Olive vs Outlining Black (AMMO.F-502)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66

All matches: Schwarzgrau RLM 66 equivalents · Dark Olive equivalents