Shadow Thorn vs Nocturne Green

Shadow Thorn

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#003f5e (estimate)

Nocturne Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nocturne Green is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of Shadow Thorn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Nocturne Green is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Shadow Thorn instead of Nocturne Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Thorn is a little darker, more saturated, 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 Shadow Thorn on the colour wheel See Nocturne Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Shadow Thorn

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