Pale Olive vs Medium Grey Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Grey Blue is a little darker, cooler than Pale Olive.

Can I use Medium Grey Blue instead of Pale Olive?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Medium Grey Blue is a little darker, cooler than Pale Olive.

Can I use Pale Olive instead of Medium Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Olive is a little lighter, 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.