Matt Black vs Sap Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sap Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Sap Green instead of Matt Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Sap Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Sap Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black is a little darker, 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.