Glittering Green vs Absinthe

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Absinthe is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Glittering Green.

Can I use Absinthe instead of Glittering Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Absinthe is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Glittering Green.

Can I use Glittering Green instead of Absinthe?

The same difference applies the other way round: Glittering Green is noticeably darker, more muted, 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.