Algae Green vs Ork Flesh

Algae Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#8aa048 (estimate)

Ork Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a7a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ork Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Algae Green.

Can I use Ork Flesh instead of Algae Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Ork Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Algae Green.

Can I use Algae Green instead of Ork Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Algae 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 Algae Green on the colour wheel See Ork Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Algae Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Ork Flesh

All matches: Algae Green equivalents · Ork Flesh equivalents

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