Guardian Green vs Caliban Green

Guardian Green

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

Caliban Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Caliban Green is a little darker, warmer than Guardian Green.

Can I use Caliban Green instead of Guardian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Caliban Green is a little darker, warmer than Guardian Green.

Can I use Guardian Green instead of Caliban Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Guardian Green is a little lighter, cooler.

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 Caliban Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Guardian Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Caliban Green

All matches: Guardian Green equivalents · Caliban Green equivalents

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