The stored digital swatch for Dark Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Forest Green and WW1 Green, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo German Uniform, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Dark Green equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Green. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo German Uniform, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Dark Blue-Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Wyvern Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
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.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
Tamiya
Revell
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Humbrol Dark Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo German Uniform at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #3B4E43). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing WW1 Green for a lighter step and Forest Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.