Dark Emerald vs Metallic Green

Dark Emerald

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#334019 (estimate)

Metallic Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Acrysion
Code
N-89
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#0b905a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 42.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Metallic Green instead of Dark Emerald?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 43). Metallic Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Dark Emerald instead of Metallic Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Emerald is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 Dark Emerald on the colour wheel See Metallic Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dark Emerald

Other Army Painter paints close to Metallic Green

All matches: Dark Emerald equivalents · Metallic Green equivalents

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