Dust vs Pastel Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Green is more saturated, cooler than Dust.

Can I use Pastel Green instead of Dust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Pastel Green is more saturated, cooler than Dust.

Can I use Dust instead of Pastel Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dust 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.