What is the difference between NATO Green and Schilf Green?

ΔE 6 (very close). Schilf Green is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

NATO Green vs Schilf Green

NATO Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11358
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #223b24 (estimate)

Schilf Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4153P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d4528 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Schilf Green is a little lighter, warmer than NATO Green.

Can I use Schilf Green instead of NATO Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Schilf Green is a little lighter, warmer than NATO Green.

Can I use NATO Green instead of Schilf Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: NATO Green is a little darker, cooler.

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 NATO Green on the colour wheel See Schilf Green on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to NATO Green

NATO Green vs Angel GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Schilf Green
NATO Green vs Angel GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Schilf Green
NATO Green vs Militia GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Schilf Green

Schilf Green vs Russian Green 4BO (AK11368)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than NATO Green
Schilf Green vs Waffen Green (AK11420)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than NATO Green
Schilf Green vs IJA #21 Midori iro (Green) (AK11902)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than NATO Green

All matches: NATO Green equivalents · Schilf Green equivalents