Potion Green vs Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

Potion Green

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

Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PG7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#047b51 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Potion Green.

Can I use Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) instead of Potion Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Potion Green.

Can I use Potion Green instead of Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Potion Green is noticeably lighter, much 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 Potion Green on the colour wheel See Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Potion Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

All matches: Potion Green equivalents · Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) equivalents

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