Sunpetal vs Septic Green

Sunpetal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffdf00 (estimate)

Septic Green

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Brights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#aeb437 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 36.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Septic Green is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Sunpetal.

Can I use Septic Green instead of Sunpetal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 36). Septic Green is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Sunpetal.

Can I use Sunpetal instead of Septic Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunpetal is noticeably lighter, much 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 Sunpetal on the colour wheel See Septic Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Sunpetal

Other Army Painter paints close to Septic Green

All matches: Sunpetal equivalents · Septic Green equivalents

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