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

ΔE 7 (close). USAF Green is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 Dark Green vs USAF Green

RLM 83 Dark Green

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

USAF Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.124
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #445455 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USAF Green is more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). USAF Green is more muted than RLM 83 Dark Green.

Can I use RLM 83 Dark Green instead of USAF 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 USAF Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 83 Dark Green

RLM 83 Dark Green vs German Uniform (70.920)Model Color · ΔE 7, close
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 USAF Green

USAF Green vs Field Gray 2 (C-52)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
USAF Green vs Field Gray 2 (H-48)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green
USAF Green vs RLM 75 Gray Violet (C-37)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83 Dark Green

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