Stegadon Scale Green vs RLM 83 Dark Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 83 Dark Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Stegadon Scale Green.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of Stegadon Scale Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). RLM 83 Dark Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Stegadon Scale Green.

Can I use Stegadon Scale Green instead of RLM 83 Dark Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stegadon Scale Green 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.