The digital color reference is a moderate, dark green leaning cool. The catalog suggests Ijn M3 (N) Nakajima Interior Green as a darker color and Olive Drab Base as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Vallejo Goblin Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Medium Olive Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Medium Olive 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 Goblin Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 102 Army Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-62 Olive Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Rocket Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Goblin Green is slightly more muted and cooler than the swatch for Medium Olive Green. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
Humbrol
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
Scale75
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 2 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 AK Interactive Medium Olive Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Goblin Green at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Medium Olive Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Olive Green is a dark moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #405423). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Olive Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Olive Drab Base for a lighter step and Ijn M3 (N) Nakajima Interior Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.