IJN Nakajima Dark Green vs Splinter Green

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Splinter Green is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than IJN Nakajima Dark Green.

Can I use Splinter Green instead of IJN Nakajima Dark Green?

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

Can I use IJN Nakajima Dark Green instead of Splinter Green?

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