Scaly Highlight vs Jade Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Jade Green is a little lighter, cooler than Scaly Highlight.

Can I use Jade Green instead of Scaly Highlight?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Jade Green is a little lighter, cooler than Scaly Highlight.

Can I use Scaly Highlight instead of Jade Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scaly Highlight 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.