Vulkan Green vs Chrome Oxide Green

Vulkan Green

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

Chrome Oxide Green

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E017
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a6a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chrome Oxide Green is a little lighter, warmer than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Chrome Oxide Green instead of Vulkan Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Chrome Oxide Green is a little lighter, warmer than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Chrome Oxide Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vulkan Green is a little darker, 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 Vulkan Green on the colour wheel See Chrome Oxide Green on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Vulkan Green

Other Citadel paints close to Chrome Oxide Green

All matches: Vulkan Green equivalents · Chrome Oxide Green equivalents

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