Castellan Green vs IJN Green Nakajima

Castellan Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a2a (estimate)

IJN Green Nakajima

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-15
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#103521 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJN Green Nakajima is a little darker, more muted than Castellan Green.

Can I use IJN Green Nakajima instead of Castellan Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). IJN Green Nakajima is a little darker, more muted than Castellan Green.

Can I use Castellan Green instead of IJN Green Nakajima?

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

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 Castellan Green on the colour wheel See IJN Green Nakajima on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Castellan Green

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Green Nakajima

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