Gordian Knot vs Dusken Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dusken Green is a little darker, cooler than Gordian Knot.

Can I use Dusken Green instead of Gordian Knot?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dusken Green is a little darker, cooler than Gordian Knot.

Can I use Gordian Knot instead of Dusken Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gordian Knot is a little lighter, 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.