Elemental Bolt vs Green Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Oxide is a little darker, more muted than Elemental Bolt.

Can I use Green Oxide instead of Elemental Bolt?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Green Oxide is a little darker, more muted than Elemental Bolt.

Can I use Elemental Bolt instead of Green Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elemental Bolt is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.