Emerald Scream vs Emerald

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Emerald is noticeably darker, warmer than Emerald Scream.

Can I use Emerald instead of Emerald Scream?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Emerald is noticeably darker, warmer than Emerald Scream.

Can I use Emerald Scream instead of Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emerald Scream is noticeably lighter, 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.