Absolution Green vs Karandras Green

Absolution Green

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

Karandras Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#3a7a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Karandras Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Absolution Green.

Can I use Karandras Green instead of Absolution Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Karandras Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Absolution Green.

Can I use Absolution Green instead of Karandras Green?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Absolution Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Karandras Green

All matches: Absolution Green equivalents · Karandras Green equivalents

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