Color-wise this is a moderate, dark green leaning cool. No shortage of substitutes here, Rocket Green from Green Stuff World matches at 96 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Ral 6003 Olivgrün Opt.1 underneath and A-19f Grass Green on the highlights, all in the AK Interactive line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Alga Green equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Alga Green has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Rocket Green, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.7).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Flat Green 2, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Druid Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 4.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Loren Forest, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol US Light Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Olive Green, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.6).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
Humbrol
Vallejo
Revell
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Alga Green?
The closest same-finish match is Green Stuff World Rocket Green at 96% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Alga Green?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Loren Forest at 79%, a same-finish match.
What color is Alga Green?
Alga Green is a dark moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #446127).
What do I highlight and shade Alga Green with?
Highlight Alga Green toward A-19f Grass Green and shade it down into Ral 6003 Olivgrün Opt.1, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.