Green Ochre vs Cayman Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cayman Green is a little lighter, cooler than Green Ochre.

Can I use Cayman Green instead of Green Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cayman Green is a little lighter, cooler than Green Ochre.

Can I use Green Ochre instead of Cayman Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Green Ochre is a little darker, warmer.

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.