Gangrene vs Earth Green (Early)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Earth Green (Early) is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gangrene.

Can I use Earth Green (Early) instead of Gangrene?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Earth Green (Early) is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gangrene.

Can I use Gangrene instead of Earth Green (Early)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gangrene is a little darker, 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.