Snake Scales vs Lime Green

How close are they?

ΔE 21.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lime Green is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Snake Scales.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Snake Scales?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Lime Green is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Snake Scales.

Can I use Snake Scales instead of Lime Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Snake Scales is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler.

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.