Castellan Green vs RLM 80 Olive Green

Castellan Green

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

RLM 80 Olive Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-120
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#203b2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 80 Olive Green is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Castellan Green.

Can I use RLM 80 Olive Green instead of Castellan Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). RLM 80 Olive Green is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Castellan Green.

Can I use Castellan Green instead of RLM 80 Olive Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Castellan Green is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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 Castellan Green on the colour wheel See RLM 80 Olive Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Castellan Green

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 80 Olive Green

All matches: Castellan Green equivalents · RLM 80 Olive Green equivalents

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