Forest of Shadows vs Light Emerald

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Emerald is a little lighter, cooler than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Light Emerald instead of Forest of Shadows?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Light Emerald is a little lighter, cooler than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Forest of Shadows instead of Light Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest of Shadows is a little darker, warmer.

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.