What is the difference between Gladeshard and Lime Green?

ΔE 26 (loose). Lime Green is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Gladeshard vs Lime Green

Gladeshard

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #81b916 (estimate)

Lime Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.827
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e9735 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lime Green is noticeably darker, much more muted than Gladeshard.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Gladeshard?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Lime Green is noticeably darker, much more muted than Gladeshard.

Can I use Gladeshard instead of Lime Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gladeshard is noticeably lighter, much 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 Gladeshard on the colour wheel See Lime Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gladeshard

Gladeshard vs Goblin Green (72.030)Game Color · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Lime Green
Gladeshard vs Yellow Green (70.954)Model Color · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Lime Green
Gladeshard vs Scorpy Green (72.032)Game Color · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Lime Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Undergrowth GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Gladeshard
Lime Green vs Bogey GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Gladeshard
Lime Green vs Feral GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Gladeshard

All matches: Gladeshard equivalents · Lime Green equivalents