Paint record

161 US Marine Corps Green

Humbrol

Base · #2E3B30

Standard paintHumbrol EnamelEnamel

Ijn D1 Deep Green Black from AK Interactive scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a muted, dark green leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Chocolate for a darker step and Matt Tank Grey for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.

Cross-brand results

US Marine Corps Green equivalents, brand by brand

2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against US Marine Corps Green's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.

In the digital values, AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familygreen
Lightnessdark
Saturationmuted
Undertonecool

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

83 Ochreaccent
68 Purpleaccent
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

cloth, scales and foliage
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol US Marine Corps Green?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of US Marine Corps Green?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Black Green at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is US Marine Corps Green?

The approximate digital swatch for US Marine Corps Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #2E3B30). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade US Marine Corps Green with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Matt Tank Grey for a lighter step and Chocolate for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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