Desert Olive Green vs Rainy Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rainy Gray is a little darker, more muted than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Rainy Gray instead of Desert Olive Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Rainy Gray is a little darker, more muted than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Desert Olive Green instead of Rainy Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Olive Green is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.