What is the difference between Aqua Alchemy and Elixir Green?

ΔE 21 (loose). Elixir Green is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aqua Alchemy vs Elixir Green

Aqua Alchemy

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

Elixir Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Brights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ec992 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elixir Green is a little lighter, warmer than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Elixir Green instead of Aqua Alchemy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Elixir Green is a little lighter, warmer than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Aqua Alchemy instead of Elixir Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aqua Alchemy is a little darker, 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 Elixir Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Aqua Alchemy

Aqua Alchemy vs Ghoul GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, close · closer than Elixir Green
Aqua Alchemy vs Mythic TurquoiseTriads: highlights · ΔE 21, loose
Aqua Alchemy vs Jade GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 25, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Elixir Green

Elixir Green vs Ferocious GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Elixir Green vs Kraken SkinWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Elixir Green vs VerdigrisWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Aqua Alchemy

All matches: Aqua Alchemy equivalents · Elixir Green equivalents