Dark Olive vs Steel Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Dark Olive.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of Dark Olive?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Steel Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Dark Olive.

Can I use Dark Olive instead of Steel Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Olive is a little darker, 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.