Medium Green 42: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11861. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #46523E finish matte type color family Green

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.

Brigandine Brown WP3073P

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Camo Green 020

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Wyvern Green

Wave 1

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

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Gunship Green · 70.895

Vallejo · Model Color

Merm Green · SFG20

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Olivgrün Shadow · AK171

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Medium Green 42, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Warm Grey 015

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Splittermuster Green Spots AK11415

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Medium Green 42 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Faded Plum

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Dechala Lilac

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Medium Green 42?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Medium Green 42 is Merm Green (SFG20, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Medium Green 42?

Medium Green 42 is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11861. Its screen color is approximately #46523E with a matte finish.