Absolution Green vs Aeldari Emerald

Absolution Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a4a28 (estimate)

Aeldari Emerald

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a8a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Aeldari Emerald is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Absolution Green.

Can I use Aeldari Emerald instead of Absolution Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Aeldari Emerald is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Absolution Green.

Can I use Absolution Green instead of Aeldari Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Absolution Green is noticeably darker, much more muted, 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 Absolution Green on the colour wheel See Aeldari Emerald on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Absolution Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Aeldari Emerald

All matches: Absolution Green equivalents · Aeldari Emerald equivalents

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