Ghillie Dew vs Warp Lightning

Ghillie Dew

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#90b818 (estimate)

Warp Lightning

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#8ab83a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warp Lightning is more muted than Ghillie Dew.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Warp Lightning instead of Ghillie Dew?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Warp Lightning is more muted than Ghillie Dew.

Can I use Ghillie Dew instead of Warp Lightning?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ghillie Dew is more saturated.

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 Ghillie Dew on the colour wheel See Warp Lightning on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Ghillie Dew

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