Forest of Shadows vs Vulkan Green

Forest of Shadows

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#227863 (estimate)

Vulkan Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vulkan Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Forest of Shadows?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Vulkan Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Forest of Shadows instead of Vulkan Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest of Shadows is noticeably lighter, 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 Forest of Shadows on the colour wheel See Vulkan Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Forest of Shadows

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Vulkan Green

All matches: Forest of Shadows equivalents · Vulkan Green equivalents

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