Necrotic Flesh vs Pale Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Pale Olive instead of Necrotic Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Pale Olive is more muted, cooler than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Necrotic Flesh instead of Pale Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necrotic Flesh is more saturated, 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.