Seraphon Blue vs Black Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Green is much more muted than Seraphon Blue.

Can I use Black Green instead of Seraphon Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Black Green is much more muted than Seraphon Blue.

Can I use Seraphon Blue instead of Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Seraphon Blue is much more saturated.

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.