Sons of Horus Green vs Phthalo Green

Sons of Horus Green

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

Phthalo Green

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Pure Pigments
Code
Pure Pigments
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d807b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Phthalo Green is a little lighter, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Phthalo 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 11). Phthalo Green is a little lighter, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus Green is a little 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 Sons of Horus Green on the colour wheel See Phthalo Green on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to Phthalo Green

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

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.