Forest Green vs Army Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Army Green is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Forest Green.

Can I use Army Green instead of Forest Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Army Green is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Forest Green.

Can I use Forest Green instead of Army Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest Green is a little darker, 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.