Desert Olive Green vs Underhive Ash

Desert Olive Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4140P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#959b85 (estimate)

Underhive Ash

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a890 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Underhive Ash is a little lighter, warmer than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Underhive Ash instead of Desert Olive Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Underhive Ash is a little lighter, warmer than Desert Olive Green.

Can I use Desert Olive Green instead of Underhive Ash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Olive Green is a little darker, 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 Desert Olive Green on the colour wheel See Underhive Ash on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Desert Olive Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Underhive Ash

All matches: Desert Olive Green equivalents · Underhive Ash equivalents

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