What is the difference between Dark Green and Pharaoh Guard?

ΔE 8 (close). Pharaoh Guard is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Green vs Pharaoh Guard

Dark Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11146
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #38805d (estimate)

Pharaoh Guard

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00765c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pharaoh Guard is a little darker, cooler than Dark Green.

Can I use Pharaoh Guard instead of Dark Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Pharaoh Guard is a little darker, cooler than Dark Green.

Can I use Dark Green instead of Pharaoh Guard?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green 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.

See Dark Green on the colour wheel See Pharaoh Guard on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Green

Dark Green vs Majestic FortressWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pharaoh Guard
Dark Green vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close
Dark Green vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pharaoh Guard

Pharaoh Guard vs Jade Green (AK17015)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Green
Pharaoh Guard vs Cold Green (AK11273)Color Punch · ΔE 9, close
Pharaoh Guard vs Aquatic Turquoise (AK11170)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Dark Green equivalents · Pharaoh Guard equivalents