What is the difference between IDF Green and Bronze Green?

ΔE 5 (very close). Bronze Green is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IDF Green vs Bronze Green

IDF Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11355
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #29311b (estimate)

Bronze Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.897
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #263022 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Bronze Green is more muted, cooler than IDF Green.

Can I use Bronze Green instead of IDF Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Bronze Green is more muted, cooler than IDF Green.

Can I use IDF Green instead of Bronze Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Green is more saturated, 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 IDF Green on the colour wheel See Bronze Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IDF Green

IDF Green vs Luftwaffe Green (70.823)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bronze Green
IDF Green vs Olive Grey (70.888)Model Color · ΔE 7, close
IDF Green vs BS Dark Green (71.324)Model Air · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Bronze Green

Bronze Green vs LAF Green (AK11357)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IDF Green
Bronze Green vs Bronze Green (AK11857)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IDF Green
Bronze Green vs IJN D1 Deep Green Black (AK11893)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IDF Green

All matches: IDF Green equivalents · Bronze Green equivalents