Nocturne Green vs Steel Grey

Nocturne Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a5a (estimate)

Steel Grey

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1842
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#232f3b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Grey is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of Nocturne Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Steel Grey is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of Steel Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Nocturne Green on the colour wheel See Steel Grey on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Nocturne Green

Other Citadel paints close to Steel Grey

All matches: Nocturne Green equivalents · Steel Grey equivalents

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