AK Interactive Medium Green 42 is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a muted, dark green leaning cool. The catalog suggests Satin Brown as a darker color and Satin Dark Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Russian Green equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Russian Green with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Green 42, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Gunship Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Ardenes Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Woodland Camo, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
- From Revell: Revell 361 Olive Green (RAL 6003), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Emerald Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Scale75
The Army Painter
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Russian Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Green 42 at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Russian Green?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Gunship Green at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Russian Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Russian Green is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #42523C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Russian Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step and Satin Brown for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.