Sons of Horus Green vs Russian Green 2

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian Green 2 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Russian Green 2 instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Russian Green 2 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of Russian Green 2?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus 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.