Coal Black vs IJN Deep Dark Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJN Deep Dark Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Coal Black.

Can I use IJN Deep Dark Green instead of Coal Black?

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

Can I use Coal Black instead of IJN Deep Dark Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Coal Black 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.