Cobalt Green vs Olive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Green is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cobalt Green.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Cobalt Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Olive Green is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cobalt Green.

Can I use Cobalt Green instead of Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cobalt Green is a little darker, 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.