What is the difference between RLM 83 Dark Green and Pacific Green?

ΔE 9 (close). Pacific Green is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 Dark Green vs Pacific Green

RLM 83 Dark Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-423
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #356456 (estimate)

Pacific Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.757
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517167 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pacific Green is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

Can I use Pacific Green instead of RLM 83 Dark Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Pacific Green is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of Pacific Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 Dark Green is a little 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 83 Dark Green on the colour wheel See Pacific Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 83 Dark Green

RLM 83 Dark Green vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Pacific Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pacific Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Pacific Green

Pacific Green vs Dark Green Nakajima (C-129)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Pacific Green vs Gray FS36231 (C-317)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Pacific Green vs Gray FS36118 (C-305)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green

All matches: RLM 83 Dark Green equivalents · Pacific Green equivalents