What is the difference between Highland Moss and IJN Black Green?

ΔE 6 (close). IJN Black Green is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Highland Moss vs IJN Black Green

Highland Moss

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09083
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3d4f49 (estimate)

IJN Black Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.322
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #364238 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJN Black Green is a little darker, warmer than Highland Moss.

Can I use IJN Black Green instead of Highland Moss?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). IJN Black Green is a little darker, warmer than Highland Moss.

Can I use Highland Moss instead of IJN Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Highland Moss 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 Highland Moss on the colour wheel See IJN Black Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Highland Moss

Highland Moss vs German Uniform (70.920)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJN Black Green
Highland Moss vs NATO Green (71.093)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN Black Green
Highland Moss vs NATO Green (70.612)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN Black Green

Other Reaper paints close to IJN Black Green

IJN Black Green vs Jungle Moss (09082)Master Series Paints · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Highland Moss
IJN Black Green vs Grey Liner (09065)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close
IJN Black Green vs Stormcover Grey (09172)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Highland Moss equivalents · IJN Black Green equivalents