Mid Feldgrau vs Black Green

Mid Feldgrau

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4044P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#405548 (estimate)

Black Green

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
057
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a3a30 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Green is noticeably darker than Mid Feldgrau.

Can I use Black Green instead of Mid Feldgrau?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Black Green is noticeably darker than Mid Feldgrau.

Can I use Mid Feldgrau instead of Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Feldgrau is noticeably lighter.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Mid Feldgrau on the colour wheel See Black Green on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mid Feldgrau

Other Army Painter paints close to Black Green

All matches: Mid Feldgrau equivalents · Black Green equivalents

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