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US Marine Corps Green

Humbrol

Base · #2E3B30

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

No shortage of substitutes here, Ijn D1 Deep Green Black from AK Interactive matches at 90 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Color-wise this is a muted, dark green leaning cool. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Chocolate for the shadows and Matt Tank Grey for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.

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About this color

Color profile

Familygreen
Lightnessdark
Saturationmuted
Undertonecool

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Pairs well with

Ochreaccent
Purpleaccent
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

cloth, scales and foliage
Common questions

Frequently asked

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

The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Ijn D1 Deep Green Black at 90% color similarity.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of US Marine Corps Green?

Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Black Green at 90%, a same-finish match.

What color is US Marine Corps Green?

US Marine Corps Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #2E3B30).

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

Highlight US Marine Corps Green toward Matt Tank Grey and shade it down into Chocolate, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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