Black Green: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.163. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1E3930 finish unknown 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.

Black Forest Green SC41

Ija 27 Ao Midori Iro (blue-green) AK11903

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Camo Green 036

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Wyvern Green

Wave 1

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 14.9 · different color

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Evergreen · 85.090

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Black Forest Green · SC41

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Vulkan Green

Citadel · Layer

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Toxic Boils

Army Painter · Warpaints

Hot Pink

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Black Green?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Black Green is Vulkan Green (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Black Green?

Black Green is a standard green miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.163. Its screen color is approximately #1E3930 with a unknown finish.