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Russian 4bo Dark Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK030. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #373528 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
Camouflage Black Green 70.741
Model Color
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Brown 040
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Hardened Carapace WP1430
Warpaints
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Animus Black
Dark Arts
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Medium
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Eclipse Grey SC16
Scalecolor
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Russian 4bo Dark Base, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Medium Grey AK11010
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
3b Au/zb Au AK11387
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Russian 4bo Dark Base pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pale Grey
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Cold Flesh
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Russian 4bo Dark Base?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Russian 4bo Dark Base is Camouflage Black Green (70.741, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is Russian 4bo Dark Base?
Russian 4bo Dark Base is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK030. Its screen color is approximately #373528 with a matte finish.

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