In our digital catalog, Light Green is classified as a cool green, mid-tone and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Light Green and Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial), both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Citadel Elysian Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Light Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Light Green have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Elysian Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Lime Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Rotten Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Wurm Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
In the digital values, Citadel Elysian Green is slightly more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Light Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Elysian Green at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Green is a mid-tone moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #788E43). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial) for a lighter step and Light Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.