Dark Green vs Lupercal Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lupercal Green is more saturated, cooler than Dark Green.

Can I use Lupercal Green instead of Dark Green?

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

Can I use Dark Green instead of Lupercal Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green is 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.