Crow Hue vs Despair Green

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Despair Green is a little darker, more saturated than Crow Hue.

Can I use Despair Green instead of Crow Hue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Despair Green is a little darker, more saturated than Crow Hue.

Can I use Crow Hue instead of Despair Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crow Hue 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.