US Dark Green: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.893. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #494B36 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

AK Interactive

S.c.c. No.15 Olive Drab AK11386

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Diabolical Green

Dark Arts

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Warm Grey 074

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Refractive Green · 70.890

Vallejo · Model Color

Exact

Olivgrün Shadow · AK171

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Olive Drab Dark Base · AK133

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Warm Grey 015

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Idf Green AK11355

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Decadent Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Cold White

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of US Dark Green?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo US Dark Green is S.c.c. No.15 Olive Drab (AK11386, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is US Dark Green?

US Dark Green is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.893. Its screen color is approximately #494B36 with a matte finish.