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Deep Forest Skin: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.009. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3E4A4A 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.

Citadel
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Base
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Dark Warm Grey 016
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Greyish Blue / WWI French Uniform Base -75- AK3101
Figures Series
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Scale75
Petroleum Grey SC57
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Wyvern Green
Wave 1
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Army Painter
Hardened Carapace WP1430
Warpaints
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

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Mechanicus Standard Grey
Citadel · Base
Very close
French Army Grey-blue (gris/bleu Moyen Clair A625) · AK4083
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
German Tank Crew · 70.333
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Version 2 AK11828
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Amt-12 Dark Grey AK11918
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Deep Forest Skin 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 Citadel equivalent of Deep Forest Skin?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Deep Forest Skin is Mechanicus Standard Grey (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Deep Forest Skin?
Deep Forest Skin is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.009. Its screen color is approximately #3E4A4A with a unknown finish.

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