Hardened Carapace vs Military Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Military Green is a little darker, more saturated than Hardened Carapace.

Can I use Military Green instead of Hardened Carapace?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Military Green is a little darker, more saturated than Hardened Carapace.

Can I use Hardened Carapace instead of Military Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hardened Carapace is a little lighter, more muted.

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.