What is the difference between Elysian Green and Rocket Green?

ΔE 19 (loose). Rocket Green is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elysian Green vs Rocket Green

Elysian Green

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

Rocket Green

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 1850
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2c611b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Rocket Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Elysian Green.

Can I use Rocket Green instead of Elysian Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Rocket Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Elysian Green.

Can I use Elysian Green instead of Rocket Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elysian Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Rocket Green on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Elysian Green

Elysian Green vs Putrid Green (4113)Opaque Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rocket Green
Elysian Green vs Rotten Green (3230)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rocket Green
Elysian Green vs Warcry Green (1799)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 23, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Rocket Green

Rocket Green vs Warboss GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Elysian Green
Rocket Green vs Death World ForestColour: Base · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Elysian Green
Rocket Green vs Death World ForestColour: Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Elysian Green

All matches: Elysian Green equivalents · Rocket Green equivalents