The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark black leaning neutral. Digital color suggestions within Monument Pro Acryl are Drab Brown for a darker step and Dark Warm Grey for a lighter step. AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 80 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dark Emerald equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Monument Pro Acryl Dark Emerald have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Nocturne Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
From Revell: Revell 09 Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black slightly lighter and warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
Tamiya
Scale75
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Monument Pro Acryl Dark Emerald?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Emerald?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Emerald is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #0C1C20). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Emerald with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Warm Grey for a lighter step and Drab Brown for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.