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

ΔE 14 (fair). Olive Green is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 82 Light Green vs Olive Green

RLM 82 Light Green

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

Olive Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.967
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #455f38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Olive Green is a little darker, more muted than RLM 82 Light Green.

Can I use Olive Green 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 14). Olive Green is a little darker, more muted than RLM 82 Light Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 82 Light Green is a little lighter, 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 Olive Green 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 Olive Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Olive Green
RLM 82 Light Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Olive Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Olive Green

Olive Green vs Russian Green (4BO) (C-511)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Olive Green vs Russian Green (4BO) (H-511)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green
Olive Green vs Cockpit Color Mitsubishi (C-126)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82 Light Green

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