Aquamarine vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima

Aquamarine

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5cc1c7 (estimate)

IJN Gray Green Nakajima

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-56
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6ca097 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IJN Gray Green Nakajima is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Aquamarine.

Can I use IJN Gray Green Nakajima instead of Aquamarine?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). IJN Gray Green Nakajima is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Aquamarine.

Can I use Aquamarine instead of IJN Gray Green Nakajima?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Aquamarine on the colour wheel See IJN Gray Green Nakajima on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Aquamarine

Other Army Painter paints close to IJN Gray Green Nakajima

All matches: Aquamarine equivalents · IJN Gray Green Nakajima equivalents

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