What is the difference between Lizard Green and Jade Green?

ΔE 23 (loose). Jade Green is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lizard Green vs Jade Green

Lizard Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11145
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #53cd98 (estimate)

Jade Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00ab9b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Jade Green is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Lizard Green.

Can I use Jade Green instead of Lizard Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Jade Green is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Lizard Green.

Can I use Lizard Green instead of Jade Green?

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

See Lizard Green on the colour wheel See Jade Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lizard Green

Lizard Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Jade Green
Lizard Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded” (71.331)Model Air · ΔE 25, loose
Lizard Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” (71.009)Model Air · ΔE 28, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Jade Green

Jade Green vs Emerald (AK11144)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Lizard Green
Jade Green vs Cold Green (AK11273)Color Punch · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Lizard Green
Jade Green vs Mint Green (AK11143)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Lizard Green

All matches: Lizard Green equivalents · Jade Green equivalents