Shadow Green vs Black Green

Shadow Green

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09113
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#012818 (estimate)

Black Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.980
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#22302b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Green is a little lighter, much more muted than Shadow Green.

Can I use Black Green instead of Shadow Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Black Green is a little lighter, much more muted than Shadow Green.

Can I use Shadow Green instead of Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Green is a little darker, much more saturated.

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 Shadow Green on the colour wheel See Black Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Shadow Green

Other Reaper paints close to Black Green

All matches: Shadow Green equivalents · Black Green equivalents

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