This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive A-19f Grass Green at 96 percent. Color-wise this is a moderate, dark green leaning cool. For modelling, drop to Gunship Green in the recesses and step up to Green Grey on the edges, both Vallejo paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Olive Green equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Olive Green has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive A-19f Grass Green, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.7).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Olive Green, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Army Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 4.0).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Deathworld Forest, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell Fern Green (RAL 6025), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.6).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Rocket Green, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.9).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Citadel
Revell
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Scale75
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Olive Green?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive A-19f Grass Green at 96% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Olive Green?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Army Green at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Olive Green?
Olive Green is a dark moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #516238).
What do I highlight and shade Olive Green with?
Highlight Olive Green toward Green Grey and shade it down into Gunship Green, both Vallejo paints in the same finish family.