Ghoul Green vs Aeldari Emerald

Ghoul Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#38a868 (estimate)

Aeldari Emerald

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a8a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aeldari Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted than Ghoul Green.

Can I use Aeldari Emerald instead of Ghoul Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Aeldari Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted than Ghoul Green.

Can I use Ghoul Green instead of Aeldari Emerald?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ghoul Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Ghoul Green on the colour wheel See Aeldari Emerald on the colour wheel

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