Bastion Grey vs Olive Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Grey is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Bastion Grey.

Can I use Olive Grey instead of Bastion Grey?

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

Can I use Bastion Grey instead of Olive Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bastion Grey is a little lighter, 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.