What is the difference between Ruinous Spell and Jade Green?

ΔE 12 (fair). Jade Green is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ruinous Spell vs Jade Green

Ruinous Spell

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a5a50 (estimate)

Jade Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #317867 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Jade Green is noticeably lighter, warmer than Ruinous Spell.

Can I use Jade Green instead of Ruinous Spell?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Jade Green is noticeably lighter, warmer than Ruinous Spell.

Can I use Ruinous Spell instead of Jade Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruinous Spell is noticeably darker, 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 Ruinous Spell on the colour wheel See Jade Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Ruinous Spell

Ruinous Spell vs Legion GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 9, close · closer than Jade Green
Ruinous Spell vs Traitor GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Jade Green
Ruinous Spell vs Emerald GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Jade Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Jade Green

Jade Green vs Medieval ForestWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ruinous Spell
Jade Green vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ruinous Spell
Jade Green vs Exile GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ruinous Spell

All matches: Ruinous Spell equivalents · Jade Green equivalents