Hellgrün / Chromate Green vs Fern Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fern Green is more muted than Hellgrün / Chromate Green.

Can I use Fern Green instead of Hellgrün / Chromate Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Fern Green is more muted than Hellgrün / Chromate Green.

Can I use Hellgrün / Chromate Green instead of Fern Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hellgrün / Chromate Green is 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.