Olive-Brown Ops vs Dark Green RLM71

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Olive-Brown Ops.

Can I use Dark Green RLM71 instead of Olive-Brown Ops?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Olive-Brown Ops.

Can I use Olive-Brown Ops instead of Dark Green RLM71?

The same difference applies the other way round: Olive-Brown Ops is a little darker, 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.