Protective Green: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK750. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #43493B 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.

Citadel

Death Korps Drab

Base

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Vallejo

German Uniform 70.920

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Camo Green 036

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Merm Green SFG20

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rlm 81 Version 2 · AK11836

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Exact

Granite Grey / Field Grey Base 2 -56- · AK3142

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Very close

Nato Green · AK796

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Protective Green, 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

Green Uniform Base AK11427

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Kraken Lavender

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Violet Coven

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Protective Green?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Protective Green is Death Korps Drab (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Protective Green?

Protective Green is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK750. Its screen color is approximately #43493B with a matte finish.