Periscope Shade: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4004. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #282E2C 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Anthracite Grey SC04

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

German Grey · 70.995

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Deck Blue 20 B · AK5001

AK Interactive · Naval Series

Very close

Black Brown · 040

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Periscope Shade, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Sea Blue AK11190

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Periscope Shade pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Rotten White

Vallejo · Game Color

Gloss White

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Periscope Shade?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Periscope Shade is Black Brown (040, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Periscope Shade?

Periscope Shade is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4004. Its screen color is approximately #282E2C with a matte finish.