In the pot, Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive reads as a neutral grey, dark and muted. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF for the shadows and N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013) for the highlights. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; AK Interactive Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) is the nearest same-finish option at 90 percent, with 2 brands in strong-match range. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) at 90% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Military Green at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive?
Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #444337).
What do I highlight and shade Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive with?
Highlight Yellow Olive/Gelb Olive toward N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013) and shade it down into Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF, both Revell paints in the same finish family.