What is the difference between Vulkan Green and Dark Green Mitsubishi?

ΔE 10 (close). Dark Green Mitsubishi is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Vulkan Green vs Dark Green Mitsubishi

Vulkan Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a5a3a (estimate)

Dark Green Mitsubishi

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-124
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #174621 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Green Mitsubishi is a little darker, warmer than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Dark Green Mitsubishi instead of Vulkan Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Dark Green Mitsubishi is a little darker, warmer than Vulkan Green.

Can I use Vulkan Green instead of Dark Green Mitsubishi?

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

See Vulkan Green on the colour wheel See Dark Green Mitsubishi on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Vulkan Green

Vulkan Green vs IJA Green (H-60)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Green Mitsubishi
Vulkan Green vs IJA Green (C-16)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Vulkan Green vs IJA Green (N-60)Acrysion · ΔE 11, fair

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green Mitsubishi

Dark Green Mitsubishi vs Caliban GreenColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Vulkan Green
Dark Green Mitsubishi vs Castellan GreenColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Vulkan Green
Dark Green Mitsubishi vs Castellan GreenColour: Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Vulkan Green

All matches: Vulkan Green equivalents · Dark Green Mitsubishi equivalents