The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Khaki Drab, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Us Olive Drab's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Flat Earth for a darker step and English Uniform for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Us Olive Drab equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Us Olive Drab. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 159 Khaki Drab, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Field Drab (Fs 30118), similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Steel Legion Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Khaki Drab slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
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Found in 3 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 Vallejo Us Olive Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Khaki Drab at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Us Olive Drab?
A Citadel candidate to check is Steel Legion Drab at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Us Olive Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Us Olive Drab is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #59513C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Us Olive Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing English Uniform for a lighter step and Flat Earth for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.