Dark Emerald vs Greenish Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Greenish Gold is a little darker, warmer than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Greenish Gold instead of Dark Emerald?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Greenish Gold is a little darker, warmer than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Dark Emerald instead of Greenish Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Emerald is a little lighter, cooler.

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.