Cloud Sea vs Light Emerald

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Emerald is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cloud Sea.

Can I use Light Emerald instead of Cloud Sea?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Light Emerald is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cloud Sea.

Can I use Cloud Sea instead of Light Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cloud Sea is a little darker, more muted, 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.