WWI French Green 1 vs Refractive Green

WWI French Green 1

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11305
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d3b2a (estimate)

Refractive Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.890
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#394131 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Refractive Green is a little lighter, warmer than WWI French Green 1.

Can I use Refractive Green instead of WWI French Green 1?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Refractive Green is a little lighter, warmer than WWI French Green 1.

Can I use WWI French Green 1 instead of Refractive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Green 1 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 WWI French Green 1 on the colour wheel See Refractive Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to WWI French Green 1

Other AK Interactive paints close to Refractive Green

All matches: WWI French Green 1 equivalents · Refractive Green equivalents

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