Algae Green vs Yellow Green

Algae Green

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

Yellow Green

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
519
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#8ab828 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Yellow Green is a little lighter, much more saturated than Algae Green.

Can I use Yellow Green instead of Algae Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Yellow Green is a little lighter, much more saturated than Algae Green.

Can I use Algae Green instead of Yellow Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Algae Green is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Yellow Green on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Algae Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Yellow Green

All matches: Algae Green equivalents · Yellow Green equivalents

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