What is the difference between Warboss Green and RLM 82 Light Green?

ΔE 8 (close). RLM 82 Light Green is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Warboss Green vs RLM 82 Light Green

Warboss Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a7a3a (estimate)

RLM 82 Light Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-422
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #47733a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 82 Light Green is more muted than Warboss Green.

Can I use RLM 82 Light Green instead of Warboss Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). RLM 82 Light Green is more muted than Warboss Green.

Can I use Warboss Green instead of RLM 82 Light Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warboss Green is 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 Warboss Green on the colour wheel See RLM 82 Light Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Warboss Green

Warboss Green vs IJN Type21 Camouflage Color (C-604)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Warboss Green vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (H-336)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair
Warboss Green vs Green FS34227 (H-312)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 82 Light Green

RLM 82 Light Green vs Death Guard GreenColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Warboss Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs Loren ForestColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Warboss Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs Straken GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Warboss Green

All matches: Warboss Green equivalents · RLM 82 Light Green equivalents