Neutral Grey vs 3B Russian Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. 3B Russian Green is a little darker, more muted than Neutral Grey.

Can I use 3B Russian Green instead of Neutral Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). 3B Russian Green is a little darker, more muted than Neutral Grey.

Can I use Neutral Grey instead of 3B Russian Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Neutral Grey is a little 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.