Western Appoaches Green: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #709369 finish satin 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.

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Orc Hide

Wave 2

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Irati Green SC43

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Faded Green 066

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Green PG7

Base Set

ΔE 16.1 · different color

Similar paints

Green Sky · 70.974

Vallejo · Model Color

Olive Drab · WP3070P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Wwi German Light Green · AK11802

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Hellbound Flesh SFG16

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sick Green 28.028

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

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Complementary paints

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

Oozing Purple

Army Painter · Warpaints

Hexed Lichen

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Western Appoaches Green?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Western Appoaches Green is Green Sky (70.974, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Western Appoaches Green?

Western Appoaches Green is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5042. Its screen color is approximately #709369 with a satin finish.