What is the difference between Army Green and Camo Green?

ΔE 6 (very close). Camo Green is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Army Green vs Camo Green

Army Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a6038 (estimate)

Camo Green

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 020
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a6a3e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Camo Green is a little lighter, warmer than Army Green.

Can I use Camo Green instead of Army Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Camo Green is a little lighter, warmer than Army Green.

Can I use Army Green instead of Camo Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Army Green 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 Army Green on the colour wheel See Camo Green on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Army Green

Army Green vs Dark Yellow Green (S06)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close
Army Green vs Chrome Oxide Green (E017)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 11, fair
Army Green vs Sap Green (E009)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Camo Green

Camo Green vs Camouflage GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Army Green
Camo Green vs Commando GreenWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Army Green
Camo Green vs Army GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Army Green

All matches: Army Green equivalents · Camo Green equivalents