Forest Green: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.089. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #055D2B 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.

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Camo Green 020

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Green PG7

Base Set

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Emerald Green

Wave 1

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Greenskin Flesh SFG21

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 10.0 · different color

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Lizard Green · AK11145

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pastel Green AK11131

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ija 27 Ao Midori Iro (blue-green) AK11903

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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 Forest Green pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pastel Violet

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Manticore Ochre

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Forest Green?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Forest Green is Lizard Green (AK11145, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Forest Green?

Forest Green is a standard green miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.089. Its screen color is approximately #055D2B with a unknown finish.