In the pot, Dark Green reads as a cool green, dark and muted. This is a common color; 6 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black at 89 percent. It builds a smooth gradient with Dark Green underneath and Service Brown on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black at 89% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Revell
Tamiya
Citadel
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Dark Green?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black at 89% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Green?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Black Green at 89%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Green?
Dark Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #2A3A2F).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Green with?
Highlight Dark Green toward Service Brown and shade it down into Dark Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.