What is the difference between Lime Green and Pistachio?

ΔE 10 (close). Pistachio is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lime Green vs Pistachio

Lime Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20089
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b6dd29 (estimate)

Pistachio

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20088
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8cc17 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pistachio is a little darker than Lime Green.

Can I use Pistachio instead of Lime Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Pistachio is a little darker than Lime Green.

Can I use Lime Green instead of Pistachio?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lime Green is a little lighter.

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 Pistachio on the colour wheel

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Lime Green (A.MIG-0650)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pistachio
Lime Green vs Pure Green (A.MIG-0633)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 12, fair
Lime Green vs Moss Green (IONIC-0129)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 15, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Pistachio

Pistachio vs Lime Green (A.MIG-0650)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Lime Green
Pistachio vs Light Olive Green (IONIC-0137)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Lime Green
Pistachio vs Moss Green (IONIC-0129)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Lime Green

All matches: Lime Green equivalents · Pistachio equivalents