P3 Paints Bane Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a muted, dark brown leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Ija #27 Ao Midori Iro (Blue-Green) for a darker step and Burnt Red for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Base Green (Protective) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Base Green (Protective) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Bane Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Overlord Olive, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Camouflage Olive Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Yellow Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.8 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 Base Green (Protective)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Bane Grey at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Base Green (Protective)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Camouflage Olive Green at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Base Green (Protective)?
The approximate digital swatch for Base Green (Protective) is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #373622). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Base Green (Protective) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Burnt Red for a lighter step and Ija #27 Ao Midori Iro (Blue-Green) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.