Sons of Horus Green vs Kraken Green

Sons of Horus Green

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

Kraken Green

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1796
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#004b37 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kraken Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Kraken Green instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Kraken Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of Kraken Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Kraken Green on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to Kraken Green

All matches: Sons of Horus Green equivalents · Kraken Green equivalents

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