What is the difference between IJA Nakajima Green and Medieval Forest?

ΔE 7 (close). Medieval Forest is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJA Nakajima Green vs Medieval Forest

IJA Nakajima Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20076
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #487059 (estimate)

Medieval Forest

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #447b6b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Medieval Forest is a little lighter, cooler than IJA Nakajima Green.

Can I use Medieval Forest instead of IJA Nakajima Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Medieval Forest is a little lighter, cooler than IJA Nakajima Green.

Can I use IJA Nakajima Green instead of Medieval Forest?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA Nakajima Green is a little darker, warmer.

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 Nakajima Green on the colour wheel See Medieval Forest on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to IJA Nakajima Green

IJA Nakajima Green vs Exile GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Medieval Forest
IJA Nakajima Green vs Evergreen FogWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close
IJA Nakajima Green vs Guardian GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Medieval Forest

Medieval Forest vs Field Grey (ATOM-20080)ATOM · ΔE 10, close
Medieval Forest vs Green Grey (ATOM-20100)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair
Medieval Forest vs Field Grey Highlight FS-34414 (AMMO.F-513)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: IJA Nakajima Green equivalents · Medieval Forest equivalents