What is the difference between Potion Green and Emerald Scream?

ΔE 14 (fair). Emerald Scream is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Potion Green vs Emerald Scream

Potion Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a9878 (estimate)

Emerald Scream

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a816f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Emerald Scream is a little darker, cooler than Potion Green.

Can I use Emerald Scream instead of Potion Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Emerald Scream is a little darker, cooler than Potion Green.

Can I use Potion Green instead of Emerald Scream?

The same difference applies the other way round: Potion Green is a little lighter, 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 Potion Green on the colour wheel See Emerald Scream on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Potion Green

Potion Green vs Nuclear SludgeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 10, close · closer than Emerald Scream
Potion Green vs Poison IvyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Emerald Scream
Potion Green vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Emerald Scream

Emerald Scream vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Potion Green
Emerald Scream vs Majestic FortressWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Potion Green
Emerald Scream vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Potion Green

All matches: Potion Green equivalents · Emerald Scream equivalents