Pure Black vs Cam. Dark Green

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cam. Dark Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Pure Black.

Can I use Cam. Dark Green instead of Pure Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cam. Dark Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Pure Black.

Can I use Pure Black instead of Cam. Dark Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Black is a little 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.