What is the difference between IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) and USAF Green?

ΔE 4 (very close). USAF Green is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) vs USAF Green

IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11900
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a5d5b (estimate)

USAF Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.124
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #445455 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. USAF Green is a little darker than IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo).

Can I use USAF Green instead of IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). USAF Green is a little darker than IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo).

Can I use IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) instead of USAF Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) is a little lighter.

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 IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) on the colour wheel See USAF Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)

IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) vs A-14 Steel Grey (71.336)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close
IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) vs Neutral Grey (70.992)Model Color · ΔE 6, close
IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) vs Green (71.329)Model Air · ΔE 6, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to USAF Green

USAF Green vs French Greyish Blue (AK11439)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close
USAF Green vs AMT-11 Blue-Grey (AK11917)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close
USAF Green vs Dull Dark Green FS 34092 (AK11873)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalents · USAF Green equivalents