What is the difference between Guardian Green and Emerald Scream?

ΔE 16 (loose). Emerald Scream is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Guardian Green vs Emerald Scream

Guardian Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #216143 (estimate)

Emerald Scream

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a816f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emerald Scream is noticeably lighter, cooler than Guardian Green.

Can I use Emerald Scream instead of Guardian Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Emerald Scream is noticeably lighter, cooler than Guardian Green.

Can I use Guardian Green instead of Emerald Scream?

The same difference applies the other way round: Guardian Green is noticeably darker, warmer.

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 Guardian Green on the colour wheel See Emerald Scream on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Guardian Green

Guardian Green vs Green HellBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 6, close · closer than Emerald Scream
Guardian Green vs Poison IvyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 10, close · closer than Emerald Scream
Guardian Green vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Emerald Scream

Other Army Painter paints close to Emerald Scream

Emerald Scream vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Guardian Green
Emerald Scream vs Majestic FortressWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Guardian Green
Emerald Scream vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Guardian Green

All matches: Guardian Green equivalents · Emerald Scream equivalents