Nocturne Green vs Dark Seagray BS381C/638

Nocturne Green

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

Dark Seagray BS381C/638

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-331
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2e444c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Seagray BS381C/638 is more muted than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Dark Seagray BS381C/638 instead of Nocturne Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Seagray BS381C/638 is more muted than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of Dark Seagray BS381C/638?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Green is more saturated.

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 Dark Seagray BS381C/638 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Nocturne Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Seagray BS381C/638

All matches: Nocturne Green equivalents · Dark Seagray BS381C/638 equivalents

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