Dark Evergreen vs Olive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Green is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Evergreen.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Dark Evergreen?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Olive Green is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dark Evergreen.

Can I use Dark Evergreen instead of Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Evergreen is a little darker, 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.