Drab Green vs Worn Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Worn Olive is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Drab Green.

Can I use Worn Olive instead of Drab Green?

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

Can I use Drab Green instead of Worn Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.