Canopy Green vs Bismuth Yellow

Canopy Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8c040 (estimate)

Bismuth Yellow

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S36
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f7d21f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bismuth Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Canopy Green.

Can I use Bismuth Yellow instead of Canopy Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Bismuth Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Canopy Green.

Can I use Canopy Green instead of Bismuth Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canopy Green is noticeably darker, 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 Canopy Green on the colour wheel See Bismuth Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Canopy Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Bismuth Yellow

All matches: Canopy Green equivalents · Bismuth Yellow equivalents

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