What is the difference between Bramble Grove and Phthalo Green?

ΔE 14 (fair). Phthalo Green is much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Bramble Grove vs Phthalo Green

Bramble Grove

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #56787a (estimate)

Phthalo Green

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d807b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Phthalo Green is much more saturated, warmer than Bramble Grove.

Can I use Phthalo Green instead of Bramble Grove?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Phthalo Green is much more saturated, warmer than Bramble Grove.

Can I use Bramble Grove instead of Phthalo Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bramble Grove is much more muted, 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 Bramble Grove on the colour wheel See Phthalo Green on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Bramble Grove

Bramble Grove vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than Phthalo Green
Bramble Grove vs Morning Sky (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Phthalo Green
Bramble Grove vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Phthalo Green

Phthalo Green vs Dewpath (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Bramble Grove
Phthalo Green vs Medieval ForestWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Bramble Grove
Phthalo Green vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Bramble Grove

All matches: Bramble Grove equivalents · Phthalo Green equivalents