Vulkan Green vs Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

Vulkan Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a3a (estimate)

Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PG7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#047b51 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) instead of Vulkan Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vulkan Green is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Vulkan Green on the colour wheel See Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Vulkan Green

Other Citadel paints close to Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)

All matches: Vulkan Green equivalents · Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) equivalents

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