What is the difference between Skarsnik Green and Elixir Green?

ΔE 18 (loose). Elixir Green is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Skarsnik Green vs Elixir Green

Skarsnik Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a9a5a (estimate)

Elixir Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Brights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ec992 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elixir Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Skarsnik Green.

Can I use Elixir Green instead of Skarsnik Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Elixir Green is noticeably lighter, cooler than Skarsnik Green.

Can I use Skarsnik Green instead of Elixir Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skarsnik Green is noticeably darker, 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 Skarsnik Green on the colour wheel See Elixir Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Skarsnik Green

Skarsnik Green vs Ethereal GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Elixir Green
Skarsnik Green vs Orc HideTriads: shadows · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Elixir Green
Skarsnik Green vs Goblinoid GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Elixir Green

Other Citadel paints close to Elixir Green

Elixir Green vs Gauss Blaster GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Skarsnik Green
Elixir Green vs Nurgling GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 21, loose
Elixir Green vs Niblet GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 24, loose

All matches: Skarsnik Green equivalents · Elixir Green equivalents