British Camo Green vs Muddy Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Muddy Olive is noticeably darker, cooler than British Camo Green.

Can I use Muddy Olive instead of British Camo Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Muddy Olive is noticeably darker, cooler than British Camo Green.

Can I use British Camo Green instead of Muddy Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Camo Green is noticeably lighter, 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.