Matt Olive Drab's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Rlm 81 Version 2 from AK Interactive scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Petrol Blue as a darker color and Satin Dark Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Matt Olive Drab equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Matt Olive Drab with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 2, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Ashen Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo German Uniform, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- From Citadel: Citadel Death Korps Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 42 Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
Revell
P3 Paints
Scale75
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 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 Humbrol Matt Olive Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 2 at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Matt Olive Drab?
A Vallejo candidate to check is German Uniform at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Matt Olive Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Olive Drab is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #4B4F43). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Olive Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step and Petrol Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.