Tainted Garden vs Olive-Brown Ops

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive-Brown Ops is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Olive-Brown Ops instead of Tainted Garden?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Olive-Brown Ops is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Tainted Garden instead of Olive-Brown Ops?

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