The digital color reference is a moderate, light green leaning cool. The catalog suggests Light Green as a darker color and Fluorescent Green as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Vallejo Lime Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Lime Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Lime 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 Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Lime Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Rotten Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Sherwood Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Ogryn Camo, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Lime Green slightly more muted and cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Citadel
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
The Army Painter
About this color
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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 Lime Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Lime Green at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Lime Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Lime Green is a light moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #809D29). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Lime Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fluorescent Green for a lighter step and Light Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.