What is the difference between WWI French Green 2 and Hardened Carapace?

ΔE 6 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI French Green 2 vs Hardened Carapace

WWI French Green 2

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11306
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #222217 (estimate)

Hardened Carapace

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2c241f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Hardened Carapace instead of WWI French Green 2?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use WWI French Green 2 instead of Hardened Carapace?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 WWI French Green 2 on the colour wheel See Hardened Carapace on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI French Green 2

WWI French Green 2 vs Magnolia BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hardened Carapace
WWI French Green 2 vs Brigandine BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, close
WWI French Green 2 vs Dark Olive (WP4023P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hardened Carapace

Hardened Carapace vs Brown Black (AK17047)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than WWI French Green 2
Hardened Carapace vs Tenebrous Grey (AK11026)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than WWI French Green 2
Hardened Carapace vs S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown (AK11384)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, close

All matches: WWI French Green 2 equivalents · Hardened Carapace equivalents