What is the difference between Potion Green and Skarsnik Green?

ΔE 18 (loose). Skarsnik Green is much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Potion Green vs Skarsnik Green

Potion Green

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

Skarsnik Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a9a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Skarsnik Green is much more saturated, warmer than Potion Green.

Can I use Skarsnik Green instead of Potion Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Skarsnik Green is much more saturated, warmer than Potion Green.

Can I use Potion Green instead of Skarsnik Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Potion Green is much more muted, 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 Potion Green on the colour wheel See Skarsnik Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Potion Green

Potion Green vs Kabalite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Skarsnik Green
Potion Green vs Sybarite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Skarsnik Green
Potion Green vs Nurgling GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Skarsnik Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Skarsnik Green

Skarsnik Green vs Feral GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Potion Green
Skarsnik Green vs British Camo Green (WP4060P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Potion Green
Skarsnik Green vs Ferocious GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Potion Green

All matches: Potion Green equivalents · Skarsnik Green equivalents