Woodland Green vs Medium Olive

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Olive is a little darker, more saturated than Woodland Green.

Can I use Medium Olive instead of Woodland Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Medium Olive is a little darker, more saturated than Woodland Green.

Can I use Woodland Green instead of Medium Olive?

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

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.