Carapace Green vs Amber Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amber Green is more muted, warmer than Carapace Green.

Can I use Amber Green instead of Carapace Green?

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

Can I use Carapace Green instead of Amber Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carapace Green is 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.