Black Green vs 3B Russian Green

Black Green

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

3B Russian Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.281
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3b3e3e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. 3B Russian Green is a little lighter, more muted than Black Green.

Can I use 3B Russian Green instead of Black Green?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). 3B Russian Green is a little lighter, more muted than Black Green.

Can I use Black Green instead of 3B Russian Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Green is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Black Green on the colour wheel See 3B Russian Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Black Green

Other Pro Acryl paints close to 3B Russian Green

All matches: Black Green equivalents · 3B Russian Green equivalents

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