What is the difference between RLM 82 Light Green and Green Sky?

ΔE 13 (fair). Green Sky is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 82 Light Green vs Green Sky

RLM 82 Light Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-422
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #47733a (estimate)

Green Sky

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.974
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #688c5c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Sky is noticeably lighter, more muted than RLM 82 Light Green.

Can I use Green Sky instead of RLM 82 Light Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Green Sky is noticeably lighter, more muted than RLM 82 Light Green.

Can I use RLM 82 Light Green instead of Green Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 82 Light Green is noticeably darker, 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 82 Light Green on the colour wheel See Green Sky on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 82 Light Green

RLM 82 Light Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Green Sky
RLM 82 Light Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Green Sky
RLM 82 Light Green vs Olive Green (70.967)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Green Sky

Green Sky vs RLM 82 Light Green (C-122)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Green Sky vs Light Brown (H-321)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Green Sky vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (H-336)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green

All matches: RLM 82 Light Green equivalents · Green Sky equivalents