What is the difference between RLM 74 Gray Green and Black Green RLM70?

ΔE 6 (close). Black Green RLM70 is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 74 Gray Green vs Black Green RLM70

RLM 74 Gray Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-68
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #284044 (estimate)

Black Green RLM70

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.021
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #384140 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Black Green RLM70 is more muted than RLM 74 Gray Green.

Can I use Black Green RLM70 instead of RLM 74 Gray Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Black Green RLM70 is more muted than RLM 74 Gray Green.

Can I use RLM 74 Gray Green instead of Black Green RLM70?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 74 Gray 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 RLM 74 Gray Green on the colour wheel See Black Green RLM70 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 74 Gray Green

RLM 74 Gray Green vs IJN Deep Dark Green (71.310)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Black Green RLM70
RLM 74 Gray Green vs Black Green (71.018)Model Air · ΔE 7, close
RLM 74 Gray Green vs Green RLM73 (71.256)Model Air · ΔE 7, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Black Green RLM70

Black Green RLM70 vs Dark Green BS381C/641 (H-330)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green
Black Green RLM70 vs Khaki Green (C-54)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green
Black Green RLM70 vs Dark Green (C-70)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green

All matches: RLM 74 Gray Green equivalents · Black Green RLM70 equivalents