Grass Green vs Scaly Highlight

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scaly Highlight is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Grass Green.

Can I use Scaly Highlight instead of Grass Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Scaly Highlight is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Grass Green.

Can I use Grass Green instead of Scaly Highlight?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grass Green is noticeably darker, 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.