Black Forest Green: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC41. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #283C32 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.

Ijn D1 Deep Green Black AK11893

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Wyvern Green

Wave 1

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rlm 76 Version 1 AK11827

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Gloss White

Vallejo · Model Color

Rotten White

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Black Forest Green?

The closest Citadel match for Scale75 Black Forest Green is Vulkan Green (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Black Forest Green?

Black Forest Green is a standard green miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC41. Its screen color is approximately #283C32 with a matte finish.