Scarab Green vs Jade

Scarab Green

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

Jade

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
021
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#014a58 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Jade is a little lighter, more saturated than Scarab Green.

Can I use Jade instead of Scarab Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Jade is a little lighter, more saturated than Scarab Green.

Can I use Scarab Green instead of Jade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scarab Green is a little darker, 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 Scarab Green on the colour wheel See Jade on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Scarab Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Jade

All matches: Scarab Green equivalents · Jade equivalents

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