Vallejo Flat Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Dark Green is classified as a cool green, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Dark Green 2 as a darker color and Olive Drab as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Tamiya Dark Green have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Flat Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Dark Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Baby Leaf Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Field Green-Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Flat Green slightly more muted than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Revell
P3 Paints
Citadel
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Dark Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Flat Green at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Green is a dark moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #305030). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Olive Drab for a lighter step and Dark Green 2 for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.