Canopy Green vs Primary Yellow

Canopy Green

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

Primary Yellow

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E016
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f5d018 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Canopy Green.

Can I use Primary Yellow instead of Canopy Green?

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

Can I use Canopy Green instead of Primary 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 Primary Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Canopy Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Yellow

All matches: Canopy Green equivalents · Primary Yellow equivalents

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