What is the difference between Putrid Green and Lime Green?

ΔE 18 (loose). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Putrid Green vs Lime Green

Putrid Green

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Opaque Colors
Code: 4113
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #55742e (estimate)

Lime Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.827
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e9735 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lime Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Putrid Green.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Putrid Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Putrid Green.

Can I use Putrid Green instead of Lime Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Putrid Green is noticeably darker, much 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 Putrid Green on the colour wheel See Lime Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Putrid Green

Putrid Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Lime Green
Putrid Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Lime Green
Putrid Green vs Dark Yellow (70.978)Model Color · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Lime Green

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Rotten Green (3230)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Putrid Green
Lime Green vs Hunter Green (1798)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 24, loose
Lime Green vs Rocket Green (1850)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 25, loose

All matches: Putrid Green equivalents · Lime Green equivalents