WWI German Dark Green vs Elf Green

WWI German Dark Green

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11803
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#344731 (estimate)

Elf Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3f4c34 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Elf Green is warmer than WWI German Dark Green.

Can I use Elf Green instead of WWI German Dark Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Elf Green is warmer than WWI German Dark Green.

Can I use WWI German Dark Green instead of Elf Green?

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

See WWI German Dark Green on the colour wheel See Elf Green on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI German Dark Green

Other AK Interactive paints close to Elf Green

All matches: WWI German Dark Green equivalents · Elf Green equivalents

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