Nurgling Green vs Olive Green

Nurgling Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a8a4a (estimate)

Olive Green

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09035
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#628756 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Green is more muted, cooler than Nurgling Green.

Can I use Olive Green instead of Nurgling Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Olive Green is more muted, cooler than Nurgling Green.

Can I use Nurgling Green instead of Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nurgling Green is more saturated, 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 Nurgling Green on the colour wheel See Olive Green on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Nurgling Green

Other Citadel paints close to Olive Green

All matches: Nurgling Green equivalents · Olive Green equivalents

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