Green Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Barbarian Skin as a darker color and Us Field Drab as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Idf Modern Grey, scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Green Yellow equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo Green Yellow.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Idf Modern Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Fury Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Gengis Khaki, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.1).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 45 Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003), a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.2).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-51 Khaki Drab, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.4).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Gun Corps Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.4).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Idf Modern Grey is slightly cooler and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
Green Stuff World
Revell
Tamiya
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Green Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Idf Modern Grey at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Green Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Green Yellow is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #6E653C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Green Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Us Field Drab for a lighter step and Barbarian Skin for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.