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Olive Drab Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK134. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #555032 finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Vallejo
Russian Uniform WWII 70.924
Model Color
ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical
Citadel
Steel Legion Drab
Base
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Army Painter
Prairie Ochre WP3080P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Eidolon Grey
Wave 2
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Merm Green SFG20
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Warm Grey 074
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Russian Uniform WWII · 70.924
Vallejo · Model Color
Exact
Spanish Green Acrylic Color · AK736
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Slate No.34 · AK11375
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Olive Drab Base, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Late War Variation AK11829
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Bronze S24
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Olive Drab Base pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pale Grey
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Blueberry
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Olive Drab Base?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Olive Drab Base is Russian Uniform WWII (70.924, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).
What color is Olive Drab Base?
Olive Drab Base is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK134. Its screen color is approximately #555032 with a matte finish.

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