Kraken Skin vs Russian Green 1

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian Green 1 is noticeably darker, cooler than Kraken Skin.

Can I use Russian Green 1 instead of Kraken Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Russian Green 1 is noticeably darker, cooler than Kraken Skin.

Can I use Kraken Skin instead of Russian Green 1?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kraken Skin 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.