Dark DAK Green vs Gangrene

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gangrene is a little darker, more saturated than Dark DAK Green.

Can I use Gangrene instead of Dark DAK Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gangrene is a little darker, more saturated than Dark DAK Green.

Can I use Dark DAK Green instead of Gangrene?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark DAK 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.