What is the difference between RLM 74 Gray Green and Green RLM73?

ΔE 7 (close). Green RLM73 is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 74 Gray Green vs Green RLM73

RLM 74 Gray Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-36
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #284044 (estimate)

Green RLM73

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.256
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3b4441 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Green RLM73 is more muted than RLM 74 Gray Green.

Can I use Green RLM73 instead of RLM 74 Gray Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Green RLM73 is more muted than RLM 74 Gray Green.

Can I use RLM 74 Gray Green instead of Green RLM73?

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 Green RLM73 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 Green RLM73
RLM 74 Gray Green vs Black Green RLM70 (71.021)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Green RLM73
RLM 74 Gray Green vs Black Green (71.018)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Green RLM73

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Green RLM73

Green RLM73 vs Khaki Green (C-54)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green
Green RLM73 vs Dark Green (C-70)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green
Green RLM73 vs Dark Green (N-73)Acrysion · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 74 Gray Green

All matches: RLM 74 Gray Green equivalents · Green RLM73 equivalents