Dark Green's approximate swatch sits in the green family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Black Green, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Charcoal and Continental Blue, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Dark Green equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Green. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Black Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Prussian Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 91 Matt Black Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-27 Black Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.4 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
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
P3 Paints
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Vallejo Dark Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Black Green at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Green is a very dark moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #122418). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Continental Blue for a lighter step and Charcoal for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.