Olive Green vs Russian Unif. WWII

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian Unif. WWII is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Olive Green.

Can I use Russian Unif. WWII instead of Olive Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Russian Unif. WWII is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Olive Green.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Russian Unif. WWII?

The same difference applies the other way round: Olive Green is a little darker, more muted, 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.