Pastel Green vs USAAF Light Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USAAF Light Gray is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Pastel Green.

Can I use USAAF Light Gray instead of Pastel Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). USAAF Light Gray is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Pastel Green.

Can I use Pastel Green instead of USAAF Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Green is a little darker, more saturated, 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.