IJN Nakajima Dark Green vs Temple Gate Teal

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Temple Gate Teal is cooler than IJN Nakajima Dark Green.

Can I use Temple Gate Teal instead of IJN Nakajima Dark Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Temple Gate Teal is cooler than IJN Nakajima Dark Green.

Can I use IJN Nakajima Dark Green instead of Temple Gate Teal?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Nakajima Dark Green is 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.