What is the difference between German Camo Green and Elven Green?

ΔE 30 (loose). Elven Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

German Camo Green vs Elven Green

German Camo Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4041P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a7642 (estimate)

Elven Green

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA37
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7da949 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elven Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than German Camo Green.

Can I use Elven Green instead of German Camo Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Elven Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than German Camo Green.

Can I use German Camo Green instead of Elven Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: German Camo Green is noticeably darker, 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 German Camo Green on the colour wheel See Elven Green on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to German Camo Green

German Camo Green vs Orc Green (NA36)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Elven Green
German Camo Green vs Forest Green (NA34)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Elven Green
German Camo Green vs Dragon Blue (NA26)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 28, loose · closer than Elven Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Elven Green

Elven Green vs Ferocious GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than German Camo Green
Elven Green vs Kraken SkinWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 13, fair · closer than German Camo Green
Elven Green vs Bogey GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than German Camo Green

All matches: German Camo Green equivalents · Elven Green equivalents