Dark Green 2 vs Pacific Green

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pacific Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Green 2.

Can I use Pacific Green instead of Dark Green 2?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Pacific Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Green 2.

Can I use Dark Green 2 instead of Pacific Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green 2 is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.