Light Olive's approximate swatch sits in the green family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. Army Green from The Army Painter scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests US Light Green as a darker color and Khaki as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Light Olive equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Light Olive's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Army Green, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 45 Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003), similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Ral 6011 Resedagrün, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Intermediate Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Death Guard Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Faded Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
The Army Painter
Revell
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
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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 Humbrol Light Olive?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Army Green at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Olive?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Olive is a mid-tone muted green with a cool undertone (hex #606E4C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Olive with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Khaki for a lighter step and US Light Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.