Ironclad Grey vs Oxidation Green

Ironclad Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#303135 (estimate)

Oxidation Green

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#34454d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oxidation Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Oxidation Green instead of Ironclad Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Oxidation Green is a little lighter, more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Ironclad Grey instead of Oxidation Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironclad Grey is a little darker, more muted.

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 Ironclad Grey on the colour wheel See Oxidation Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Ironclad Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Oxidation Green

All matches: Ironclad Grey equivalents · Oxidation Green equivalents

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