Grass Green vs Splinter Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Splinter Green is more muted, warmer than Grass Green.

Can I use Splinter Green instead of Grass Green?

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

Can I use Grass Green instead of Splinter Green?

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