Lupercal Green vs Dragon Blue

Lupercal Green

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

Dragon Blue

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA26
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#28665f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dragon Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Lupercal Green.

Can I use Dragon Blue instead of Lupercal Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dragon Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Lupercal Green.

Can I use Lupercal Green instead of Dragon Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lupercal 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 Lupercal Green on the colour wheel See Dragon Blue on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Lupercal Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dragon Blue

All matches: Lupercal Green equivalents · Dragon Blue equivalents

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