What is the difference between Phthalo Green and Splinter Green?

ΔE 22 (loose). Splinter Green is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Phthalo Green vs Splinter Green

Phthalo Green

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

Splinter Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.756
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3d6444 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Splinter Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use Splinter Green instead of Phthalo Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Splinter Green is noticeably darker, warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use Phthalo Green instead of Splinter Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phthalo Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Splinter 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 Splinter Green
Phthalo Green vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Splinter Green
Phthalo Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Splinter Green

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Splinter Green

Splinter Green vs Fallen Grass (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than Phthalo Green
Splinter Green vs Viridian Green (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Phthalo Green
Splinter Green vs Viridian Grim (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Phthalo Green equivalents · Splinter Green equivalents