Paint record

Army Green

Humbrol

Base · #4B5320

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

In the pot, Army Green reads as a cool brown, dark and moderate. No shortage of substitutes here, Olive Drab from Tamiya matches at 90 percent and 5 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Forest Green underneath and French Artillery Green on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Olive Drab at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

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About this color

Color profile

Familybrown
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonecool

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Pairs well with

Purplecomplement
Satin US Medium Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

leather, wood and earth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Army Green?

The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Olive Drab at 90% color similarity.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Army Green?

Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Goblin Green at 80%, a same-finish match.

What color is Army Green?

Army Green is a dark moderate brown with a cool undertone (hex #4B5320).

What do I highlight and shade Army Green with?

Highlight Army Green toward French Artillery Green and shade it down into Forest Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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