Emerald Green vs German Uniform

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. German Uniform is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Emerald Green.

Can I use German Uniform instead of Emerald Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). German Uniform is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Emerald Green.

Can I use Emerald Green instead of German Uniform?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emerald Green is a little darker, more saturated, 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.