Jade Green vs Scurvy Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scurvy Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Jade Green.

Can I use Scurvy Green instead of Jade Green?

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

Can I use Jade Green instead of Scurvy Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Jade Green is a little lighter, 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.