What is the difference between Elixir Green and Foul Green?

ΔE 18 (loose). Foul Green is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elixir Green vs Foul Green

Elixir Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Brights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ec992 (estimate)

Foul Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.025
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3dc1a4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Foul Green is a little darker, cooler than Elixir Green.

Can I use Foul Green instead of Elixir Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Foul Green is a little darker, cooler than Elixir Green.

Can I use Elixir Green instead of Foul Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elixir Green is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Elixir Green on the colour wheel See Foul Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Elixir Green

Elixir Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” (71.009)Model Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Foul Green
Elixir Green vs Ghost Green (72.121)Game Color · ΔE 22, loose
Elixir Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded” (71.331)Model Air · ΔE 23, loose

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Foul Green

Foul Green vs Ghoul GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 7, close · closer than Elixir Green
Foul Green vs Mythic TurquoiseTriads: highlights · ΔE 25, loose
Foul Green vs Ray Gun GlowTriads: highlights · ΔE 29, loose

All matches: Elixir Green equivalents · Foul Green equivalents