The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The stored digital swatch for Dark Olive Drab 41 is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab for a darker step and Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640 for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Olive Drab 41 equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Olive Drab 41. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 159 Khaki Drab, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best Revell option: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii slightly warmer and more saturated 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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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 AK Interactive Dark Olive Drab 41?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Olive Drab 41?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Olive Drab 41 is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #524F40). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Olive Drab 41 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640 for a lighter step and S.C.C. No.15 Olive Drab for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.