Dark DAK Green vs Overlord Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Overlord Olive is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Dark DAK Green.

Can I use Overlord Olive instead of Dark DAK Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Overlord Olive is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Dark DAK Green.

Can I use Dark DAK Green instead of Overlord Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark DAK Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.