Stegadon Scale Green vs Dark Emerald

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted than Stegadon Scale Green.

Can I use Dark Emerald instead of Stegadon Scale Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted than Stegadon Scale Green.

Can I use Stegadon Scale Green instead of Dark Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stegadon Scale Green is noticeably lighter, 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.