Nocturne Green: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #162A29 finish matte type base family Blue

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.

AK Interactive

Anthracite Grey AK11167

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.0 · close match

Pro Acryl

Transparent Green 048

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Black Green 70.980

Model Color

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black Forest Green SC41

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Scarab Green WP3043P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 11.4 · different color

Similar paints

Anthracite Grey · AK11167

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Ocean Blue · AK11173

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

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

Old Rose

Vallejo · Model Color

Stirge Tan

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Nocturne Green?

The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Nocturne Green is Anthracite Grey (AK11167, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Nocturne Green?

Nocturne Green is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #162A29 with a matte finish.