Dark Leather vs Oxidation Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxidation Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Dark Leather.

Can I use Oxidation Green instead of Dark Leather?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Oxidation Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Dark Leather.

Can I use Dark Leather instead of Oxidation Green?

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