What is the difference between RLM 76 Late War Variation and IJA Grey Green?

ΔE 8 (close). IJA Grey Green is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 76 Late War Variation vs IJA Grey Green

RLM 76 Late War Variation

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11829
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c1c19d (estimate)

IJA Grey Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.326
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aeac8f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJA Grey Green is a little darker than RLM 76 Late War Variation.

Can I use IJA Grey Green instead of RLM 76 Late War Variation?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). IJA Grey Green is a little darker than RLM 76 Late War Variation.

Can I use RLM 76 Late War Variation instead of IJA Grey Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 76 Late War Variation 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 RLM 76 Late War Variation on the colour wheel See IJA Grey Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 76 Late War Variation

RLM 76 Late War Variation vs Bone White (72.034)Game Color · ΔE 9, close
RLM 76 Late War Variation vs Off-White (71.270)Model Air · ΔE 9, close
RLM 76 Late War Variation vs Aged White (71.132)Model Air · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to IJA Grey Green

IJA Grey Green vs Rock Grey (AK11007)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 76 Late War Variation
IJA Grey Green vs Warm Grey (AK11009)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 76 Late War Variation
IJA Grey Green vs Medium Grey (AK11010)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 76 Late War Variation

All matches: RLM 76 Late War Variation equivalents · IJA Grey Green equivalents