Color-wise this is a muted, dark green leaning cool. Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Black Green lands at 93 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For modelling, drop to NATO Black in the recesses and step up to Dark Grey 2 on the edges, both Tamiya paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Dark Green 2 equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Black Green, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Vulkan Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.1).
- From Revell: Revell R.A.F. Dark Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.8).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Dark Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.8).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ija #21 Midori Iro (Green), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.9).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Eryn Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.9).
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
Vallejo
Citadel
Revell
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Dark Green 2?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Black Green at 93% color similarity.
What color is Dark Green 2?
Dark Green 2 is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #2A4030).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Green 2 with?
Highlight Dark Green 2 toward Dark Grey 2 and shade it down into NATO Black, both Tamiya paints in the same finish family.