Loren Forest vs Chrome Oxide Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chrome Oxide Green is a little darker, cooler than Loren Forest.

Can I use Chrome Oxide Green instead of Loren Forest?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Chrome Oxide Green is a little darker, cooler than Loren Forest.

Can I use Loren Forest instead of Chrome Oxide Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Loren Forest is a little lighter, 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.