Olive Drab vs Death Guard Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Death Guard Green is a little darker, more saturated than Olive Drab.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Death Guard Green instead of Olive Drab?

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

Can I use Olive Drab instead of Death Guard Green?

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

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.