Militarum Green vs Forest Green

Militarum Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a6a3a (estimate)

Forest Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.465
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1d512d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Forest Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Militarum Green.

Can I use Forest Green instead of Militarum Green?

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

Can I use Militarum Green instead of Forest Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Militarum 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 Militarum Green on the colour wheel See Forest Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Militarum Green

Other Citadel paints close to Forest Green

All matches: Militarum Green equivalents · Forest Green equivalents

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