What is the difference between Jenkins Green and Pale Green?

ΔE 17 (loose). Pale Green is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Jenkins Green vs Pale Green

Jenkins Green

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PBk9 / PG36 / PY150
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #356025 (estimate)

Pale Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.095
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #638050 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pale Green is noticeably lighter, more muted than Jenkins Green.

Can I use Pale Green instead of Jenkins Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Pale Green is noticeably lighter, more muted than Jenkins Green.

Can I use Jenkins Green instead of Pale Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Jenkins Green is noticeably darker, 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 Jenkins Green on the colour wheel See Pale Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Jenkins Green

Jenkins Green vs Dark Green (72.028)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pale Green
Jenkins Green vs Olive Green (70.967)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Pale Green
Jenkins Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Pale Green

Other Golden paints close to Pale Green

Pale Green vs Terre Verte HueHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Jenkins Green
Pale Green vs Chromium Oxide Green (PG17)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Jenkins Green
Pale Green vs Chromium Oxide Green DarkHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Jenkins Green

All matches: Jenkins Green equivalents · Pale Green equivalents