Muddy Olive vs Splinter Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Splinter Green is more muted, cooler than Muddy Olive.

Can I use Splinter Green instead of Muddy Olive?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Splinter Green is more muted, cooler than Muddy Olive.

Can I use Muddy Olive instead of Splinter Green?

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