IJN/IJA Aotake vs Nocturne Green

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Nocturne Green is a little darker, more muted than IJN/IJA Aotake.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of IJN/IJA Aotake?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Nocturne Green is a little darker, more muted than IJN/IJA Aotake.

Can I use IJN/IJA Aotake instead of Nocturne Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN/IJA Aotake is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.