Lupercal Green vs Dark Green Nakajima

Lupercal Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a3a (estimate)

Dark Green Nakajima

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-129
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a6553 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green Nakajima is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Lupercal Green.

Can I use Dark Green Nakajima instead of Lupercal Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Green Nakajima is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Lupercal Green.

Can I use Lupercal Green instead of Dark Green Nakajima?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lupercal Green is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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 Lupercal Green on the colour wheel See Dark Green Nakajima on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Lupercal Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green Nakajima

All matches: Lupercal Green equivalents · Dark Green Nakajima equivalents

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