Emerald Forest vs Rotten Green

How close are they?

ΔE 24.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Rotten Green is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Emerald Forest.

Can I use Rotten Green instead of Emerald Forest?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Rotten Green is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Emerald Forest.

Can I use Emerald Forest instead of Rotten Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emerald Forest is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.