What is the difference between Dark Green (JGSDF) and Bright Green?

ΔE 17 (loose). Bright Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Green (JGSDF) vs Bright Green

Dark Green (JGSDF)

Brand: Tamiya
Range: XF Flat Acrylic
Code: XF-73
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3b6743 (estimate)

Bright Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.758
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #628349 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bright Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Dark Green (JGSDF).

Can I use Bright Green instead of Dark Green (JGSDF)?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Bright Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Dark Green (JGSDF).

Can I use Dark Green (JGSDF) instead of Bright Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green (JGSDF) is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Dark Green (JGSDF) on the colour wheel See Bright Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Green (JGSDF)

Dark Green (JGSDF) vs Splinter Green (70.756)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bright Green
Dark Green (JGSDF) vs Intermediate Green (70.891)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Bright Green
Dark Green (JGSDF) vs Olive Green (70.967)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Bright Green

Other Tamiya paints close to Bright Green

Bright Green vs Light Green (Luftwaffe) (AS-23)AS Spray (aircraft) · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Dark Green (JGSDF)
Bright Green vs Dark Green (JGSDF) (TS-91)TS Spray · ΔE 17, loose
Bright Green vs Olive Green (USAF) (AS-14)AS Spray (aircraft) · ΔE 19, loose

All matches: Dark Green (JGSDF) equivalents · Bright Green equivalents