What is the difference between IJN Mitsubishi Green and Lime Green?

ΔE 16 (loose). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Lime Green

IJN Mitsubishi Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20095
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #467b31 (estimate)

Lime Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.827
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e9735 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lime Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than IJN Mitsubishi Green.

Can I use Lime Green instead of IJN Mitsubishi Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Lime Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than IJN Mitsubishi Green.

Can I use IJN Mitsubishi Green instead of Lime Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Mitsubishi Green is noticeably darker, 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.

See IJN Mitsubishi Green on the colour wheel See Lime Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN Mitsubishi Green

IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Lime Green
IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 18, loose
IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Yellow Green (ATOM-20073)ATOM · ΔE 10, close · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green
Lime Green vs Bright Green (ATOM-20084)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green
Lime Green vs Resedagrün (RAL 6011) (ATOM-20081)ATOM · ΔE 13, fair · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green

All matches: IJN Mitsubishi Green equivalents · Lime Green equivalents