Viridian Green vs Light Green RLM25

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Green RLM25 is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Viridian Green.

Can I use Light Green RLM25 instead of Viridian Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Light Green RLM25 is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Viridian Green.

Can I use Viridian Green instead of Light Green RLM25?

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