Midnight Olive vs Riff Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Riff Green is a little lighter, cooler than Midnight Olive.

Can I use Riff Green instead of Midnight Olive?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Riff Green is a little lighter, cooler than Midnight Olive.

Can I use Midnight Olive instead of Riff Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Midnight Olive is a little darker, 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.