Guardian Green vs IJA Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJA Green is a little darker, more muted than Guardian Green.

Can I use IJA Green instead of Guardian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). IJA Green is a little darker, more muted than Guardian Green.

Can I use Guardian Green instead of IJA 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.