Helmet Brown vs Camo Green

Helmet Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4161P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#494c28 (estimate)

Camo Green

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a6a3e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Camo Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Helmet Brown.

Can I use Camo Green instead of Helmet Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Camo Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Helmet Brown.

Can I use Helmet Brown instead of Camo Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Helmet Brown is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Helmet Brown on the colour wheel See Camo Green on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Helmet Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Camo Green

All matches: Helmet Brown equivalents · Camo Green equivalents

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