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

ΔE 18 (loose). Pale Green is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Pale Green

IJN Mitsubishi Green

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

Pale Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.095
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #638050 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pale Green is a little lighter, much more muted than IJN Mitsubishi Green.

Can I use Pale Green instead of IJN Mitsubishi Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Pale Green is a little lighter, much more muted than IJN Mitsubishi Green.

Can I use IJN Mitsubishi Green instead of Pale Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Mitsubishi Green is a little darker, much more saturated.

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 Pale 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 Pale Green
IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Lime Green (70.827)Model Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Pale Green
IJN Mitsubishi Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Pale Green

Pale Green vs Ogre Green (IONIC-0140)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green
Pale Green vs Weed Green (A.MIG-3530)Oilbrusher · ΔE 10, fair · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green
Pale Green vs Green Base (ATOM-20083)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair · closer than IJN Mitsubishi Green

All matches: IJN Mitsubishi Green equivalents · Pale Green equivalents