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

ΔE 8 (close). NATO Green is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 Dark Green vs NATO Green

RLM 83 Dark Green

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

NATO Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.093
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #475149 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. NATO Green is more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). NATO Green is more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 Dark Green is 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 NATO Green 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 NATO Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs German Uniform (70.920)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than NATO Green
RLM 83 Dark Green vs Green Grey (71.341)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than NATO Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to NATO Green

NATO Green vs RLM 81 Brown Violet (H-421)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
NATO Green vs RLM 71 Dark Green (C-17)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
NATO Green vs RLM 81 Brown Violet (C-121)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green

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