Straken Green vs Shadowed Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shadowed Green is a little darker, more saturated than Straken Green.

Can I use Shadowed Green instead of Straken Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Shadowed Green is a little darker, more saturated than Straken Green.

Can I use Straken Green instead of Shadowed Green?

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

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.