Nocturne Green vs Dark Sea Ben

Nocturne Green

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

Dark Sea Ben

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S13
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0f2e3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Sea Ben is noticeably darker, more muted than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Dark Sea Ben instead of Nocturne Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Sea Ben is noticeably darker, more muted than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of Dark Sea Ben?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Sea Ben on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Nocturne Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Sea Ben

All matches: Nocturne Green equivalents · Dark Sea Ben equivalents

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