What is the difference between Elysian Green and Lime Green?

ΔE 15 (loose). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elysian Green vs Lime Green

Elysian Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a8a3a (estimate)

Lime Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-50
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7eb162 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lime Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Elysian Green.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Elysian Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Elysian Green.

Can I use Elysian Green instead of Lime Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elysian Green is noticeably darker, 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 Elysian Green on the colour wheel See Lime Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Elysian Green

Elysian Green vs Cockpit Color Kawanishi (C-384)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Lime Green
Elysian Green vs IJN Type21 Camouflage Color (C-604)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Lime Green
Elysian Green vs RLM 82 Light Green (H-422)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Lime Green

Other Citadel paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Skarsnik GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Elysian Green
Lime Green vs Niblet GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Elysian Green
Lime Green vs Elysian GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Elysian Green equivalents · Lime Green equivalents