In our digital catalog, German Fieldgrey Wwii is classified as a warm brown, dark and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Flat Earth and English Uniform, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. AK Interactive Rlm 80 is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
German Fieldgrey Wwii equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 80, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
Best Revell option: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 159 Khaki Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Steel Legion Drab, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Rlm 80 is slightly cooler than the swatch for German Fieldgrey Wwii. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 80 at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of German Fieldgrey Wwii?
A Citadel candidate to check is Steel Legion Drab at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is German Fieldgrey Wwii?
The approximate digital swatch for German Fieldgrey Wwii is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #57523C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade German Fieldgrey Wwii with?
The digital catalog suggests testing English Uniform for a lighter step and Flat Earth for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.