IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green) vs Cayman Green

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cayman Green is a little lighter than IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green).

Can I use Cayman Green instead of IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Cayman Green is a little lighter than IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green).

Can I use IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green) instead of Cayman Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA #29 Ki Midori iro (Yel- low-Green) is a little darker.

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.