In the pot, Olive Drab reads as a cool green, dark and muted. No shortage of substitutes here, Olive Green (RAL 6003) from Revell matches at 90 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Dark Green in the recesses and step up to Satin Dark Grey on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Revell Olive Green (RAL 6003) at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Olive Drab?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Olive Green (RAL 6003) at 90% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Olive Drab?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Refractive Green at 86%, a same-finish match.
What color is Olive Drab?
Olive Drab is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #4B513E).
What do I highlight and shade Olive Drab with?
Highlight Olive Drab toward Satin Dark Grey and shade it down into Dark Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.