The digital color reference is a muted, very dark green leaning cool. Tamiya Black Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Brown Black as a darker color and Black as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Black Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Black 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 Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-27 Black Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Dark Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 91 Matt Black Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Black Green slightly lighter 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.
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Revell
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Black Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Black Green at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Black Green?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Green at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Black Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Black Green is a very dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #172116). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Black Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black for a lighter step and Brown Black for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.