Emerald Alchemy vs Beetle Green

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beetle Green is noticeably lighter than Emerald Alchemy.

Can I use Beetle Green instead of Emerald Alchemy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Beetle Green is noticeably lighter than Emerald Alchemy.

Can I use Emerald Alchemy instead of Beetle Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emerald Alchemy is noticeably darker.

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.