Colonial Green: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.074. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4F8384 finish unknown type color 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.

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Blue-Green AK11169

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Arphen Jade SFG28

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Temple Guard Blue

Layer

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 14.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey Blue 70.907

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Cobalt Bluegreen

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Washable White Paint

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

White - Intense

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Colonial Green?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Colonial Green is Bright Jade (067, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.2 (close match).

What color is Colonial Green?

Colonial Green is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.074. Its screen color is approximately #4F8384 with a unknown finish.