Black Green vs Dark Green RLM71

Black Green

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
057
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a3a30 (estimate)

Dark Green RLM71

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.015
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#42402c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, warmer than Black Green.

Can I use Dark Green RLM71 instead of Black Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, warmer than Black Green.

Can I use Black Green instead of Dark Green RLM71?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Green is a little darker, 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 Black Green on the colour wheel See Dark Green RLM71 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Black Green

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Dark Green RLM71

All matches: Black Green equivalents · Dark Green RLM71 equivalents

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