What is the difference between Phthalo Green and Jade Green?

ΔE 20 (loose). Jade Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Phthalo Green vs Jade Green

Phthalo Green

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d807b (estimate)

Jade Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00ab9b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Jade Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use Jade Green instead of Phthalo Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Jade Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use Phthalo Green instead of Jade Green?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Green

Phthalo Green vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Jade Green
Phthalo Green vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Jade Green
Phthalo Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Jade Green

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Jade Green

Jade Green vs Samurai Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Phthalo Green
Jade Green vs Emerald Green (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Phthalo Green
Jade Green vs Cobalt Bluegreen (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 23, loose

All matches: Phthalo Green equivalents · Jade Green equivalents