Pacific Green vs Gauss Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gauss Green is much more saturated than Pacific Green.

Can I use Gauss Green instead of Pacific Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Gauss Green is much more saturated than Pacific Green.

Can I use Pacific Green instead of Gauss Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pacific Green is much more muted.

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.