What is the difference between Dark Green Brown and IJA Olive Green?

ΔE 6 (very close). IJA Olive Green is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Green Brown vs IJA Olive Green

Dark Green Brown

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: S25
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a4026 (estimate)

IJA Olive Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.286
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #42402c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. IJA Olive Green is more muted, cooler than Dark Green Brown.

Can I use IJA Olive Green instead of Dark Green Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). IJA Olive Green is more muted, cooler than Dark Green Brown.

Can I use Dark Green Brown instead of IJA Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green Brown is 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.

See Dark Green Brown on the colour wheel See IJA Olive Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Green Brown

Dark Green Brown vs Grey Brown (70.762)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJA Olive Green
Dark Green Brown vs Canvas (70.763)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJA Olive Green
Dark Green Brown vs Dark Green RLM71 (71.015)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other Pro Acryl paints close to IJA Olive Green

IJA Olive Green vs Dark Camo Green (036)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 9, close
IJA Olive Green vs Drab Brown (S40)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair
IJA Olive Green vs Black Green (057)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Dark Green Brown equivalents · IJA Olive Green equivalents