RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2 vs Green Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2.

Can I use Green Yellow instead of RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Green Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2.

Can I use RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2 instead of Green Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7008 Graugrün Opt 2 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.