Data System Glow vs Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)

Data System Glow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#80d060 (estimate)

Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PG36
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#058b39 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Data System Glow.

Can I use Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) instead of Data System Glow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Data System Glow.

Can I use Data System Glow instead of Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Data System Glow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Data System Glow on the colour wheel See Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Data System Glow

Other Army Painter paints close to Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)

All matches: Data System Glow equivalents · Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) equivalents

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