What is the difference between Mist Green and Pale Green?

ΔE 14 (fair). Pale Green is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mist Green vs Pale Green

Mist Green

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09168
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78a061 (estimate)

Pale Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.095
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #638050 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Green is noticeably darker, more muted than Mist Green.

Can I use Pale Green instead of Mist Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pale Green is noticeably darker, more muted than Mist Green.

Can I use Mist Green instead of Pale Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mist Green is noticeably lighter, 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 Mist Green on the colour wheel See Pale Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mist Green

Mist Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Pale Green
Mist Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” (71.009)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Pale Green
Mist Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Pale Green

Other Reaper paints close to Pale Green

Pale Green vs Olive Green (09035)Master Series Paints · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Mist Green
Pale Green vs Muddy Olive (09034)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Mist Green
Pale Green vs Field Green (09167)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Mist Green equivalents · Pale Green equivalents