What is the difference between RLM 83 Dark Green and German Uniform?

ΔE 7 (close). German Uniform is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 Dark Green vs German Uniform

RLM 83 Dark Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-123
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #395853 (estimate)

German Uniform

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.920
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a4b43 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. German Uniform is a little darker, warmer than RLM 83 Dark Green.

Can I use German Uniform instead of RLM 83 Dark Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). German Uniform is a little darker, warmer than RLM 83 Dark Green.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of German Uniform?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 Dark Green is a little lighter, cooler.

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 German Uniform on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 83 Dark Green

RLM 83 Dark Green vs USAF Green (71.124)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than German Uniform
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Green Grey (71.341)Model Air · ΔE 8, close
RLM 83 Dark Green vs NATO Green (71.093)Model Air · ΔE 8, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to German Uniform

German Uniform vs Khaki Green (C-54)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
German Uniform vs Dark Green (C-70)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
German Uniform vs Dark Green (N-73)Acrysion · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green

All matches: RLM 83 Dark Green equivalents · German Uniform equivalents