Modern Spanish Green vs Straken Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Straken Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Modern Spanish Green.

Can I use Straken Green instead of Modern Spanish Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Straken Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Modern Spanish Green.

Can I use Modern Spanish Green instead of Straken Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Modern Spanish 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.