What is the difference between Gremlin Green and Orc Hide?

ΔE 21 (loose). Orc Hide is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Gremlin Green vs Orc Hide

Gremlin Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a6a30 (estimate)

Orc Hide

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b9c6b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Orc Hide is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gremlin Green.

Can I use Orc Hide instead of Gremlin Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Orc Hide is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gremlin Green.

Can I use Gremlin Green instead of Orc Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gremlin Green is noticeably darker, 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 Gremlin Green on the colour wheel See Orc Hide on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Gremlin Green

Gremlin Green vs Ethereal GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Orc Hide
Gremlin Green vs Emerald GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Orc Hide
Gremlin Green vs Green BeretTriads: highlights · ΔE 22, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Orc Hide

Orc Hide vs Mid Imperial Khaki (WP4155P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Gremlin Green
Orc Hide vs British Camo Green (WP4060P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Gremlin Green
Orc Hide vs Necrotic FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Gremlin Green

All matches: Gremlin Green equivalents · Orc Hide equivalents