What is the difference between Drab Green and RLM 82 Light Green?

ΔE 13 (fair). RLM 82 Light Green is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Drab Green vs RLM 82 Light Green

Drab Green

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a6a28 (estimate)

RLM 82 Light Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-422
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #47733a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 82 Light Green is cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use RLM 82 Light Green instead of Drab Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). RLM 82 Light Green is cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of RLM 82 Light Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab 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 Drab Green on the colour wheel See RLM 82 Light Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Drab Green

Drab Green vs Cockpit Color Kawanishi (C-384)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Drab Green vs Russian Green (4BO, 1947-) (C-512)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Drab Green vs Russian Green (4BO, 1947-) (H-512)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 82 Light Green

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 82 Light Green

RLM 82 Light Green vs Gremlin GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Drab Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs German Camo Green (WP4041P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close · closer than Drab Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs British Camo Green (WP4060P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Drab Green

All matches: Drab Green equivalents · RLM 82 Light Green equivalents