Sons of Horus Green vs Dark Emerald

Sons of Horus Green

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

Dark Emerald

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S20
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1d4a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Dark Emerald instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Dark Emerald is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of Dark Emerald?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Emerald

All matches: Sons of Horus Green equivalents · Dark Emerald equivalents

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