The stored digital swatch for Medium Green 42 is a dark muted green with a cool undertone. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Russian Green, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. The catalog suggests Ijn M3 (N) Nakajima Interior Green as a darker color and Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640 as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Medium Green 42 equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Medium Green 42 with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 114 Russian Green, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Gunship Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Ardenes Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 361 Olive Green (RAL 6003), similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Death Korps Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Humbrol
Vallejo
Scale75
Revell
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 5 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 AK Interactive Medium Green 42?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Russian Green at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Medium Green 42?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Gunship Green at 88% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Medium Green 42?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Green 42 is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #46523E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Green 42 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640 for a lighter step and Ijn M3 (N) Nakajima Interior Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.