What is the difference between RLM 80 Olive Green and Uniform Green?

ΔE 6 (close). Uniform Green is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 80 Olive Green vs Uniform Green

RLM 80 Olive Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-420
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4f5938 (estimate)

Uniform Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.922
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3d4f2f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Uniform Green is a little darker, cooler than RLM 80 Olive Green.

Can I use Uniform Green instead of RLM 80 Olive Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Uniform Green is a little darker, cooler than RLM 80 Olive Green.

Can I use RLM 80 Olive Green instead of Uniform Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 80 Olive Green is a little lighter, 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.

See RLM 80 Olive Green on the colour wheel See Uniform Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 80 Olive Green

RLM 80 Olive Green vs Green Zinc Chrom. (71.094)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Uniform Green
RLM 80 Olive Green vs US Light Green (71.137)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Uniform Green
RLM 80 Olive Green vs Light Green Chrom. (71.006)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Uniform Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Uniform Green

Uniform Green vs Russian Green (4BO) (C-511)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close
Uniform Green vs Russian Green (4BO) (H-511)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close
Uniform Green vs Dark Green Kawasaki (C-130)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 80 Olive Green equivalents · Uniform Green equivalents