Michael D. Taylor in his addendum to "British Military Markings 1939 - 1945" quotes MT pamphlet No. 20 as stating that two basic colour schemes are listed, both green on green with G3 (Khaki Green No.3)as the basic colour in both cases.
To paraphase, G4 (Dark Green No. 4) was to be used over G3 for average European conditions and G5 (Light Green No.5) disruptive patterning over "for very light backgrounds"
My personal view is that the light green on the Morris would stand out against the backgrounds of Northern France and Flanders. If the light colour is intended to represent the KG3 base colour then it does look very bright.
Certainly, my unrestored 1939 WD16H motorcycle seems to display a factory KG3 finish roughly overpainted with a textured dark green. The khaki is much browner than the Light Green of the Morris.
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