Ocean Blue vs Scarab Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarab Green is a little darker, more muted than Ocean Blue.

Can I use Scarab Green instead of Ocean Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Scarab Green is a little darker, more muted than Ocean Blue.

Can I use Ocean Blue instead of Scarab Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Blue is a little lighter, 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.