In our digital catalog, Black Green is classified as a cool green, dark and muted. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Vulkan Green, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Black Green for a darker step and Camouflage Olive Green for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Black Green equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Black Green with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Vulkan Green, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.3).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-70 Dark Green 2, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 68 R.A.F. Dark Green, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 149 Dark Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ija #21 Midori Iro (Green), similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Prussian Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Citadel
Tamiya
Revell
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 5 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 Vallejo Black Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Vulkan Green at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Black Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Black Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #253C2C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Black Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Camouflage Olive Green for a lighter step and Black Green for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.