What is the difference between RLM 71 Dark Green and Luftwaffe Green?

ΔE 8 (close). Luftwaffe Green is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 71 Dark Green vs Luftwaffe Green

RLM 71 Dark Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-64
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #353a30 (estimate)

Luftwaffe Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.823
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2c3723 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Luftwaffe Green is more saturated than RLM 71 Dark Green.

Can I use Luftwaffe Green instead of RLM 71 Dark Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Luftwaffe Green is more saturated than RLM 71 Dark Green.

Can I use RLM 71 Dark Green instead of Luftwaffe Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 71 Dark Green is more muted.

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 RLM 71 Dark Green on the colour wheel See Luftwaffe Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 71 Dark Green

RLM 71 Dark Green vs Military Green (70.975)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Green
RLM 71 Dark Green vs BS Dark Green (71.324)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Green
RLM 71 Dark Green vs Olive Grey (70.888)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Luftwaffe Green

Luftwaffe Green vs Dark Green 3414 (C-516)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 71 Dark Green
Luftwaffe Green vs RLM 80 Olive Green (C-120)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 71 Dark Green
Luftwaffe Green vs Olive Drab 2314 (C-518)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 71 Dark Green equivalents · Luftwaffe Green equivalents