Olive Shadow vs Luftwaffe Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Luftwaffe Green is more muted, cooler than Olive Shadow.

Can I use Luftwaffe Green instead of Olive Shadow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Luftwaffe Green is more muted, cooler than Olive Shadow.

Can I use Olive Shadow instead of Luftwaffe Green?

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