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Olive Drab Shine: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK137. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #877A4D 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
Panzer Yellow 28.001
Hobby Paint
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Army Painter
Filthy Cape WP1424
Warpaints
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ranger Cloak
Wave 2
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Zandri Dust
Base
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Sherwood Green SC44
Scalecolor
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Golden Brown 062
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

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Buff Dark Shade · AK4007
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Idf Early Sand Yellow · AK11354
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Ija 30 Karekusa Iro (dry Grass) · AK11905
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rock Grey AK11007
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Idf Modern Grey AK11352
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Gorgon Hide
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Olive Drab Shine?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Olive Drab Shine is Panzer Yellow (28.001, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.7 (close match).
What color is Olive Drab Shine?
Olive Drab Shine is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK137. Its screen color is approximately #877A4D with a matte finish.

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