What is the difference between Alga Green and Pastel Green?

ΔE 14 (fair). Pastel Green is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alga Green vs Pastel Green

Alga Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11152
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7f9c59 (estimate)

Pastel Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.885
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #839064 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Green is a little darker, much more muted than Alga Green.

Can I use Pastel Green instead of Alga Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pastel Green is a little darker, much more muted than Alga Green.

Can I use Alga Green instead of Pastel Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alga Green is a little lighter, much 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.

See Alga Green on the colour wheel See Pastel Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alga Green

Alga Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Pastel Green
Alga Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” (71.009)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Pastel Green
Alga Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pastel Green

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pastel Green

Pastel Green vs Medium Olive Green (AK11148)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Alga Green
Pastel Green vs Silver Grey No.28 (AK11374)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Alga Green
Pastel Green vs Green FS 34258 (AK11876)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Alga Green

All matches: Alga Green equivalents · Pastel Green equivalents