The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. The catalog suggests Gunship Green as a darker color and Canvas Tone as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Citadel Steel Legion Drab is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Us Olive Base Uniform equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Us Olive Base Uniform have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Steel Legion Drab, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Battle Dress Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Grey Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 102 Army Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.5).
The stored swatch for Citadel Steel Legion Drab is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Us Olive Base Uniform. 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.
Citadel
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Revell
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Us Olive Base Uniform?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Steel Legion Drab at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Us Olive Base Uniform?
The approximate digital swatch for Us Olive Base Uniform is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #544C1E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Us Olive Base Uniform with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Canvas Tone for a lighter step and Gunship Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.