What is the difference between Forest Green and Light Green RLM25?

ΔE 18 (loose). Light Green RLM25 is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Forest Green vs Light Green RLM25

Forest Green

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA34
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d5038 (estimate)

Light Green RLM25

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.267
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #45776b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Green RLM25 is noticeably lighter, cooler than Forest Green.

Can I use Light Green RLM25 instead of Forest Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Light Green RLM25 is noticeably lighter, cooler than Forest Green.

Can I use Forest Green instead of Light Green RLM25?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest Green is noticeably darker, 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 Forest Green on the colour wheel See Light Green RLM25 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Forest Green

Forest Green vs Deep Green (70.970)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Green RLM25
Forest Green vs Flat Green (70.968)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Green RLM25
Forest Green vs Fern Green (70.833)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Light Green RLM25

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Light Green RLM25

Light Green RLM25 vs Dragon Blue (NA26)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Forest Green
Light Green RLM25 vs Bestial Green (NA35)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose
Light Green RLM25 vs Woodland Green (NA33)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose

All matches: Forest Green equivalents · Light Green RLM25 equivalents