Dark Imperial Khaki vs Olive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Green is much more saturated than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Dark Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Olive Green is much more saturated than Dark Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Dark Imperial Khaki instead of Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Imperial Khaki is much 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.