Mecha Light Green vs Patagon Pine

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Patagon Pine is more muted, cooler than Mecha Light Green.

Can I use Patagon Pine instead of Mecha Light Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Patagon Pine is more muted, cooler than Mecha Light Green.

Can I use Mecha Light Green instead of Patagon Pine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mecha Light Green is more saturated, 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.