What is the difference between Lime Green and Bile Green?

ΔE 23 (loose). Bile Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lime Green vs Bile Green

Lime Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Dio Drybrush
Code: A.MIG-0650
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #acc90d (estimate)

Bile Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.122
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #eef91a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bile Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Lime Green.

Can I use Bile Green instead of Lime Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Bile Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Lime Green.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Bile Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lime Green is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Lime Green on the colour wheel See Bile Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Yellow Green (70.954)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Bile Green
Lime Green vs Lemon Yellow (70.952)Model Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Bile Green
Lime Green vs Moon Yellow (72.005)Game Color · ΔE 25, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Bile Green

Bile Green vs Acid Green (IONIC-0132)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Lime Green
Bile Green vs Primary Yellow (IONIC-0018)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Lime Green
Bile Green vs High Coverage Yellow (IONIC-0014)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Lime Green

All matches: Lime Green equivalents · Bile Green equivalents