Forest Faun vs Soft Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Soft Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Forest Faun.

Can I use Soft Green instead of Forest Faun?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Soft Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Forest Faun.

Can I use Forest Faun instead of Soft Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest Faun is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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.