Drab Green vs Muddy Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Muddy Olive is a little darker, cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use Muddy Olive instead of Drab Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Muddy Olive is a little darker, cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of Muddy Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab Green is a little lighter, 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.