Light Imperial Khaki vs Contagion Green

Light Imperial Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4156P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9ba575 (estimate)

Contagion Green

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8d9f80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Contagion Green is more muted, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Contagion Green instead of Light Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Contagion Green is more muted, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Light Imperial Khaki instead of Contagion Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Imperial Khaki is more saturated, 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 Light Imperial Khaki on the colour wheel See Contagion Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Light Imperial Khaki

Other Army Painter paints close to Contagion Green

All matches: Light Imperial Khaki equivalents · Contagion Green equivalents

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