Guardian Green vs Dark Green Mitsubishi

Guardian Green

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

Dark Green Mitsubishi

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-124
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#174621 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green Mitsubishi is noticeably darker, warmer than Guardian Green.

Can I use Dark Green Mitsubishi instead of Guardian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Green Mitsubishi is noticeably darker, warmer than Guardian Green.

Can I use Guardian Green instead of Dark Green Mitsubishi?

The same difference applies the other way round: Guardian Green is noticeably 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 Dark Green Mitsubishi on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Guardian Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Green Mitsubishi

All matches: Guardian Green equivalents · Dark Green Mitsubishi equivalents

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