What is the difference between Raw Wool and Soft Green?

ΔE 16 (loose). Soft Green is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Raw Wool vs Soft Green

Raw Wool

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4152P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #818c70 (estimate)

Soft Green

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #80ab97 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Soft Green is a little lighter, cooler than Raw Wool.

Can I use Soft Green instead of Raw Wool?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Soft Green is a little lighter, cooler than Raw Wool.

Can I use Raw Wool instead of Soft Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Raw Wool is a little darker, 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 Raw Wool on the colour wheel See Soft Green on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Raw Wool

Raw Wool vs Viridian Green (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Soft Green
Raw Wool vs Fallen Grass (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Soft Green
Raw Wool vs Bone Khaki (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 17, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Soft Green

Soft Green vs Autumn SageWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Raw Wool
Soft Green vs Light Feldgrau (WP4045P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Raw Wool
Soft Green vs Patagon PineWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Raw Wool

All matches: Raw Wool equivalents · Soft Green equivalents