What is the difference between Aqua Alchemy and Sybarite Green?

ΔE 16 (loose). Sybarite Green is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aqua Alchemy vs Sybarite Green

Aqua Alchemy

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2eb39b (estimate)

Sybarite Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a8a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sybarite Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Sybarite Green instead of Aqua Alchemy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Sybarite Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Aqua Alchemy instead of Sybarite Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aqua Alchemy is noticeably lighter, 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 Aqua Alchemy on the colour wheel See Sybarite Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Aqua Alchemy

Aqua Alchemy vs Gauss Blaster GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Sybarite Green
Aqua Alchemy vs Kabalite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose
Aqua Alchemy vs Sotek GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 21, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Sybarite Green

Sybarite Green vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Sybarite Green vs Majestic FortressWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Sybarite Green vs Pharaoh GuardWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Aqua Alchemy

All matches: Aqua Alchemy equivalents · Sybarite Green equivalents