What is the difference between Viridian Green and Intermediate Green?

ΔE 18 (loose). Intermediate Green is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Viridian Green vs Intermediate Green

Viridian Green

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #768c75 (estimate)

Intermediate Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.891
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #466444 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Intermediate Green is noticeably darker, more saturated than Viridian Green.

Can I use Intermediate Green instead of Viridian Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Intermediate Green is noticeably darker, more saturated than Viridian Green.

Can I use Viridian Green instead of Intermediate Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viridian Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Viridian Green on the colour wheel See Intermediate Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Viridian Green

Viridian Green vs IDF/IAF Green (71.126)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Intermediate Green
Viridian Green vs Cement Grey (71.045)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Intermediate Green
Viridian Green vs Interior Grey Green (71.305)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Intermediate Green

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Intermediate Green

Intermediate Green vs Fallen Grass (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Viridian Green
Intermediate Green vs Poison Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose
Intermediate Green vs Viridian Grim (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose

All matches: Viridian Green equivalents · Intermediate Green equivalents