Scarab Green vs Dark Seagray BS381C/638

Scarab Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1f3c42 (estimate)

Dark Seagray BS381C/638

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-331
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2e444c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Seagray BS381C/638 is a little lighter, cooler than Scarab Green.

Can I use Dark Seagray BS381C/638 instead of Scarab Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Dark Seagray BS381C/638 is a little lighter, cooler than Scarab Green.

Can I use Scarab Green instead of Dark Seagray BS381C/638?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scarab Green 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 Scarab Green on the colour wheel See Dark Seagray BS381C/638 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Scarab Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Seagray BS381C/638

All matches: Scarab Green equivalents · Dark Seagray BS381C/638 equivalents

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