Muddy Olive vs Olive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Olive Green is more muted than Muddy Olive.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Muddy Olive?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Olive Green is more muted than Muddy Olive.

Can I use Muddy Olive instead of Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Muddy Olive is more saturated.

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.