Mid Battle Dress vs Olive Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Shadow is noticeably darker than Mid Battle Dress.

Can I use Olive Shadow instead of Mid Battle Dress?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Olive Shadow is noticeably darker than Mid Battle Dress.

Can I use Mid Battle Dress instead of Olive Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Battle Dress is noticeably lighter.

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.