Vulkan Green vs Russian Green 2

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian Green 2 is more muted than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Russian Green 2 instead of Vulkan 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 more muted than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Russian Green 2?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vulkan Green is 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.