Carapace Green: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #549B5B finish matte type layer family Green

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Scale75

Irati Green SC43

Scalecolor

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Treant Green

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 3.4 · close match

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Bright Green S33

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Sybarite Green

Layer

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Wwi German Light Green AK11802

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Green Sky 70.974

Model Color

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Green PG7

Base Set

ΔE 14.7 · different color

Similar paints

Irati Green · SC43

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Very close

Goblin Green · WP1109

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Treant Green

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Carapace Green, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Forest Faun WP3065P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Carapace Green pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Purple

Vallejo · Model Color

Enchanted Pink

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Carapace Green?

The closest Scale75 match for Two Thin Coats Carapace Green is Irati Green (SC43, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Carapace Green?

Carapace Green is a standard green miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #549B5B with a matte finish.