Sybarite Green vs Racing Green

Sybarite Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a8a6a (estimate)

Racing Green

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-22
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#00794c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Racing Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Sybarite Green.

Can I use Racing Green instead of Sybarite Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Racing Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Sybarite Green.

Can I use Sybarite Green instead of Racing Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sybarite Green is a little lighter, 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 Sybarite Green on the colour wheel See Racing Green on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Sybarite Green

Other Citadel paints close to Racing Green

All matches: Sybarite Green equivalents · Racing Green equivalents

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