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

ΔE 9 (close). Scurvy Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 Dark Green vs Scurvy Green

RLM 83 Dark Green

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

Scurvy Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.027
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #226e69 (estimate)

How close are they?

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

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

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

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 Dark Green is a little darker, more muted, 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 83 Dark Green on the colour wheel See Scurvy 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 Scurvy Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Scurvy Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Pacific Green (70.757)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scurvy Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Scurvy Green

Scurvy Green vs Grayish Blue FS35237 (H-337)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Scurvy Green vs Light Green (C-319)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
Scurvy Green vs Gray FS36118 (C-305)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair

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