Tainted Garden vs Ranger Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ranger Green is a little darker, more muted than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Ranger Green instead of Tainted Garden?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ranger Green is a little darker, more muted than Tainted Garden.

Can I use Tainted Garden instead of Ranger Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tainted Garden is a little lighter, 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.