Hexos Palesun vs Toxic Waste Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Toxic Waste Green is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Hexos Palesun.

Can I use Toxic Waste Green instead of Hexos Palesun?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Toxic Waste Green is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Hexos Palesun.

Can I use Hexos Palesun instead of Toxic Waste Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hexos Palesun is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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.