Eshin Grey vs Refractive Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Refractive Green is a little darker, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Refractive Green instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Refractive Green is a little darker, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Refractive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is a little lighter, more muted.

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.