Black Uniform Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3002. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2A2319 finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Vallejo

German Camouflage Black Brown 70.822

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Black Brown 040

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black Leather SC32

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Dark

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rubber Black · AK11027

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

German Camouflage Black Brown · 70.822

Vallejo · Model Color

Umber / British Uniform Shadow -35- · AK3083

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Black Uniform Base, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Black - Intense AK11029

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Black Uniform Base pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Faded Ultramarine

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Raf Azure Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Black Uniform Base?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Black Uniform Base is German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Black Uniform Base?

Black Uniform Base is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3002. Its screen color is approximately #2A2319 with a matte finish.