Sons of Horus Green vs Viridian Green Hue

Sons of Horus Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a6a5a (estimate)

Viridian Green Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PW6 / PB15:3 / PY150 / PBr7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2b8b6c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Viridian Green Hue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Viridian Green Hue instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Viridian Green Hue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of Viridian Green Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus Green is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Sons of Horus Green on the colour wheel See Viridian Green Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to Viridian Green Hue

All matches: Sons of Horus Green equivalents · Viridian Green Hue equivalents

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