Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Medium Green 42 lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a muted, dark green leaning cool. It builds a smooth gradient with Satin Brown underneath and Satin Dark Grey on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Russian Green equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Green 42, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Gunship Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Ardenes Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Woodland Camo, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
- From Revell: Revell Olive Green (RAL 6003), a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.9).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Emerald Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.5).
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
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Scale75
The Army Painter
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
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 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Russian Green?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Medium Green 42 at 91% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Russian Green?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Gunship Green at 86%, a same-finish match.
What color is Russian Green?
Russian Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #42523C).
What do I highlight and shade Russian Green with?
Highlight Russian Green toward Satin Dark Grey and shade it down into Satin Brown, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.