What is the difference between Angel Green and Dragon Blue?

ΔE 19 (loose). Dragon Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Angel Green vs Dragon Blue

Angel Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1f3e2b (estimate)

Dragon Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA26
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #28665f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dragon Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Angel Green.

Can I use Dragon Blue instead of Angel Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Dragon Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Angel Green.

Can I use Angel Green instead of Dragon Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Angel Green is noticeably darker, 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 Angel Green on the colour wheel See Dragon Blue on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Angel Green

Angel Green vs Forest Green (NA34)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dragon Blue
Angel Green vs Woodland Green (NA33)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Dragon Blue
Angel Green vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Dragon Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Dragon Blue

Dragon Blue vs Evergreen FogWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Angel Green
Dragon Blue vs Ruinous SpellWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Angel Green
Dragon Blue vs Temple Gate TealWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Angel Green

All matches: Angel Green equivalents · Dragon Blue equivalents