Scarab Green vs Black Green

How close are they?

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

Can I use Black Green instead of Scarab Green?

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

Can I use Scarab Green instead of Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scarab Green is a little darker, 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.