Vulkan Green vs Forest Green

Vulkan Green

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

Forest Green

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09013
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#034029 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Forest Green is noticeably darker, more muted than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Forest 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). Forest Green is noticeably darker, more muted than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Forest Green?

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

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 Forest Green on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Vulkan Green

Other Citadel paints close to Forest Green

All matches: Vulkan Green equivalents · Forest Green equivalents

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