In our digital catalog, Olive Drab is classified as a cool green, dark and muted. Olive Green (RAL 6003) from Revell scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Dark Green and Satin Dark Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Olive Drab equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Olive Drab with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 361 Olive Green (RAL 6003), similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 2, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Refractive Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Ardenes Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Revell
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Humbrol Olive Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Olive Green (RAL 6003) at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Olive Drab?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Refractive Green at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Olive Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Olive Drab is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #4B513E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Olive Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step and Dark Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.