Guardian Green vs Cobalt Green

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cobalt Green is a little darker, more muted than Guardian Green.

Can I use Cobalt Green instead of Guardian Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Cobalt Green is a little darker, more muted than Guardian Green.

Can I use Guardian Green instead of Cobalt Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Guardian Green 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.