Humbrol Matt Black Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Black Green is classified as a neutral black, very dark and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Flat Black and NATO Black, both Tamiya paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Black Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Tamiya Black Green have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 91 Matt Black Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Burnt Umber, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Camouflage Dark Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 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.
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber
Black Green
Extra Dark Green
Dark Green
Ijn D1 Deep Green Black
Grim Brown
Laf Green
Ral 6007 Grün
3B Au/Zb Au
Dark Sea Blue
Ijn D2 Green Black
Anthracite Grey
Russian Green
Wwi French Green 2
Modern Spanish Green
Ocean Blue
Base Green (Protective)
Command Green
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Scale75
Citadel
Revell
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands 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 Tamiya Black Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Matt Black Green at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Black Green?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Camouflage Dark Green at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Black Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Black Green is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #202820). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Black Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing NATO Black for a lighter step and Flat Black for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.