In the pot, Russian Green reads as a warm brown, very dark and moderate. Matching it is straightforward: P3 Paints Mage Hunter Green lands at 96 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the AK Interactive range it ladders cleanly, Black for the shadows and Dark Brown for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Russian Green equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Russian Green has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Mage Hunter Green, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.8).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Extra Dark Green, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Military Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Yellow Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.2).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Black Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.2).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Dryad Bark, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.5).
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
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Citadel
Humbrol
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Russian Green?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Mage Hunter Green at 96% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Russian Green?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Extra Dark Green at 91%, a same-finish match.
What color is Russian Green?
Russian Green is a very dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #282917).
What do I highlight and shade Russian Green with?
Highlight Russian Green toward Dark Brown and shade it down into Black, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.