Akhelian Green vs Elixir Green

Akhelian Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a7a6a (estimate)

Elixir Green

Brand
Scale75
Range
Instant Colors
Code
SIN28
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#005b4b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Elixir Green is noticeably darker than Akhelian Green.

Can I use Elixir Green instead of Akhelian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Elixir Green is noticeably darker than Akhelian Green.

Can I use Akhelian Green instead of Elixir Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Akhelian Green is noticeably lighter.

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 Akhelian Green on the colour wheel See Elixir Green on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Akhelian Green

Other Citadel paints close to Elixir Green

All matches: Akhelian Green equivalents · Elixir Green equivalents

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