Patagon Pine vs IDF/IAF Green

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF/IAF Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Patagon Pine.

Can I use IDF/IAF Green instead of Patagon Pine?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). IDF/IAF Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Patagon Pine.

Can I use Patagon Pine instead of IDF/IAF Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Patagon Pine is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.