Phthalo Green vs NATO Green

Phthalo Green

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-542
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#344e40 (estimate)

NATO Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
70.612
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3e4d3f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. NATO Green is warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use NATO Green instead of Phthalo Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). NATO Green is warmer than Phthalo Green.

Can I use Phthalo Green instead of NATO Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phthalo Green is 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.

See Phthalo Green on the colour wheel See NATO Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Green

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to NATO Green

All matches: Phthalo Green equivalents · NATO Green equivalents

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