In the pot, US Light Green reads as a cool green, mid-tone and moderate. This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025) at 88 percent. It builds a smooth gradient with French Artillery Green underneath and Light Olive on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025) at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
Citadel
AK Interactive
Tamiya
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol US Light Green?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025) at 88% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of US Light Green?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Loren Forest at 83%, a same-finish match.
What color is US Light Green?
US Light Green is a mid-tone moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #556B2F).
What do I highlight and shade US Light Green with?
Highlight US Light Green toward Light Olive and shade it down into French Artillery Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.