Acid Green vs Electric Lime

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Electric Lime is a little darker, more muted than Acid Green.

Can I use Electric Lime instead of Acid Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Electric Lime is a little darker, more muted than Acid Green.

Can I use Acid Green instead of Electric Lime?

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