Crow Hue vs Gray Green (Luftwaffe)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gray Green (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more saturated than Crow Hue.

Can I use Gray Green (Luftwaffe) instead of Crow Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gray Green (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more saturated than Crow Hue.

Can I use Crow Hue instead of Gray Green (Luftwaffe)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crow Hue is a little darker, 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.