What is the difference between British Camo Green and RLM 82 Light Green?

ΔE 7 (close). RLM 82 Light Green is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

British Camo Green vs RLM 82 Light Green

British Camo Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4060P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a8751 (estimate)

RLM 82 Light Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-122
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #598454 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 82 Light Green is cooler than British Camo Green.

Can I use RLM 82 Light Green instead of British Camo Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). RLM 82 Light Green is cooler than British Camo Green.

Can I use British Camo Green instead of RLM 82 Light Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Camo 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.

See British Camo Green on the colour wheel See RLM 82 Light Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to British Camo Green

British Camo Green vs Light Brown (H-321)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
British Camo Green vs Cockpit Color Kawanishi (C-384)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close
British Camo Green vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (H-336)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 82 Light Green

RLM 82 Light Green vs Olive DrabWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close
RLM 82 Light Green vs Light Drab (WP4032P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close
RLM 82 Light Green vs Witch BrewWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, close

All matches: British Camo Green equivalents · RLM 82 Light Green equivalents