Elysian Green vs Cockpit Color Kawanishi

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit Color Kawanishi is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Elysian Green.

Can I use Cockpit Color Kawanishi instead of Elysian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cockpit Color Kawanishi is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Elysian Green.

Can I use Elysian Green instead of Cockpit Color Kawanishi?

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