Green Blue vs Light Blue Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue Green is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Green Blue.

Can I use Light Blue Green instead of Green Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Light Blue Green is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Green Blue.

Can I use Green Blue instead of Light Blue Green?

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