Dark Angels Green vs Snake Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Snake Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Angels Green.

Can I use Snake Green instead of Dark Angels Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Snake Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Angels Green.

Can I use Dark Angels Green instead of Snake Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Angels Green is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.