Elixir Green vs Forest Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Forest Green is a little darker, warmer than Elixir Green.

Can I use Forest Green instead of Elixir Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Forest Green is a little darker, warmer than Elixir Green.

Can I use Elixir Green instead of Forest Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elixir Green is a little lighter, 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.