Medium Green 42 from AK Interactive scores 89 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 Dark Green for a darker step and Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
WW1 Green equivalents, brand by brand
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against WW1 Green's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Green 42, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 361 Olive Green (RAL 6003), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Ardenes Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Refractive Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.3 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.
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 4 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 Humbrol WW1 Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Green 42 at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of WW1 Green?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Refractive Green at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is WW1 Green?
The approximate digital swatch for WW1 Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #4A513E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade WW1 Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step and Dark Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.