Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) vs Angel Green

Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PG36
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#058b39 (estimate)

Angel Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.123
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0a830b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Angel Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade).

Can I use Angel Green instead of Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Angel Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade).

Can I use Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) instead of Angel Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) 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 Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) on the colour wheel See Angel Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade)

Other Golden paints close to Angel Green

All matches: Phthalo Green (Yellow Shade) equivalents · Angel Green equivalents

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