Olive Drab vs Gengis Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 21.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gengis Khaki is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Olive Drab.

Can I use Gengis Khaki instead of Olive Drab?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Gengis Khaki is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Olive Drab.

Can I use Olive Drab instead of Gengis Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Olive Drab is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.