Desert Olive Green vs Pale Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pale Olive is more saturated, cooler than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Pale Olive instead of Desert Olive Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Pale Olive is more saturated, cooler than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Desert Olive Green instead of Pale Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Olive Green is more muted, 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.