British Camo Green vs Putrid Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Putrid Green is a little darker, more saturated than British Camo Green.

Can I use Putrid Green instead of British Camo Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Putrid Green is a little darker, more saturated than British Camo Green.

Can I use British Camo Green instead of Putrid Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Camo Green is a little lighter, 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.