In our digital catalog, US Light Green is classified as a cool green, mid-tone and moderate. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025), scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. The catalog suggests French Artillery Green as a darker color and Light Olive as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
US Light Green equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of US Light Green with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 360 Fern Green (RAL 6025), similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Loren Forest, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Olive Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-58 Olive Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Olive Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Rocket Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
In the digital values, Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025) is slightly more muted and cooler. 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.
Revell
Citadel
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol US Light Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025) at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of US Light Green?
A Citadel candidate to check is Loren Forest at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is US Light Green?
The approximate digital swatch for US Light Green is a mid-tone moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #556B2F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade US Light Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Olive for a lighter step and French Artillery Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.