Tainted Garden vs Thornwood Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thornwood Green is noticeably lighter than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Thornwood Green instead of Tainted Garden?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Thornwood Green is noticeably lighter than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Tainted Garden instead of Thornwood Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tainted Garden is noticeably darker.

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.