Against Late Fall Hardwoods, Elevated II scores 59/100 (), while S18 scores 62/100 ().
Based on color alignment, breakup scale, and texture density, the AI sees an approximate 3-point lean toward S18 in this particular environment.
Sitka Elevated II and Code of Silence S18 are both mixed-scale patterns, so they behave similarly from a scale point of view. Sitka Elevated II leans toward micro-scale detail, while Code of Silence S18 balances micro and macro elements, which shifts how each holds up in close cover versus more open sightlines. They are also similar in overall density, so neither one is dramatically busier or more open.
Sitka Elevated II vs Code of Silence S18
Sitka Elevated II and Code of Silence S18 have been analyzed using our CamoMatrix AI engine, which measures scale, density, and edge behavior directly from the flat pattern artwork. Both land in the mixed-scale category, meaning they balance fine texture with larger breakup blocks instead of living at one extreme. Density is similar, so neither pattern overwhelms the eye or leaves too much empty space. Edge style diverges: Sitka Elevated II mixes both hard and soft edges, while Code of Silence S18 leans into smoother, blended transitions. Softer edges often melt better into natural backgrounds, while harder edges can create stronger breakup in certain lighting. Sitka Elevated II's scale index trends a touch higher, making its breakup blocks slightly larger than those in Code of Silence S18. Sitka Elevated II runs a little denser on our readings, while Code of Silence S18 leaves slightly more background showing through — which some hunters prefer in simpler, more open environments. As always, these results come from flat pattern imagery. Real-world performance depends heavily on terrain, season, and how the garments fit and move.
This is a pattern-only comparison from flat artwork. Terrain, season, and real backgrounds will still push one or the other ahead in specific setups.
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Defines the dominant size of shapes in the pattern.
Indicates which scale range the pattern leans toward overall.
How busy the pattern is with shapes and noise.
How hard or soft shape boundaries are.