Pastel Green vs Light Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted than Pastel Green.

Can I use Light Blue instead of Pastel Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted than Pastel Green.

Can I use Pastel Green instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Green is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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.