Niblet Green vs Emerald Green

Niblet Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a9a4a (estimate)

Emerald Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-46
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1aae59 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emerald Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Niblet Green.

Can I use Emerald Green instead of Niblet Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Emerald Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Niblet Green.

Can I use Niblet Green instead of Emerald Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Niblet Green is a little darker, more muted, 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 Niblet Green on the colour wheel See Emerald Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Niblet Green

Other Citadel paints close to Emerald Green

All matches: Niblet Green equivalents · Emerald Green equivalents

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