Medium Green 42 vs Eshin Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eshin Grey is much more muted than Medium Green 42.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Medium Green 42?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Eshin Grey is much more muted than Medium Green 42.

Can I use Medium Green 42 instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Green 42 is much more saturated.

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.