Russian 4bo Shadow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK029. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #373330 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.

Army Painter

Onyx Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Onyx Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Exact

Oxide Brown Dark

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

Very close

Chipping Color · AK711

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

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Complementary paints

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

Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Grey Seer

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Russian 4bo Shadow?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Russian 4bo Shadow is Onyx Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Russian 4bo Shadow?

Russian 4bo Shadow is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK029. Its screen color is approximately #373330 with a matte finish.