IJA Nakajima Green vs Splinter Green

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Splinter Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than IJA Nakajima Green.

Can I use Splinter Green instead of IJA Nakajima Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Splinter Green is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than IJA Nakajima Green.

Can I use IJA Nakajima Green instead of Splinter Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA Nakajima Green is a little lighter, more muted, 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.