Straken Green vs Russian Green (4BO, 1947-)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Russian Green (4BO, 1947-) is a little darker, warmer than Straken Green.

Can I use Russian Green (4BO, 1947-) instead of Straken Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Russian Green (4BO, 1947-) is a little darker, warmer than Straken Green.

Can I use Straken Green instead of Russian Green (4BO, 1947-)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Straken Green is a little lighter, 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.