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Olive Green: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11147. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4B5F20 finish matte type color family Green

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.

Citadel
Deathworld Forest
Base
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Vallejo
Heavy Green 72.146
Game Color
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Army Painter
Elf Green WP1420
Warpaints
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Ardennes Green SC45
Scalecolor
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Yellow Green S06
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Diabolical Green
Dark Arts
ΔE 11.7 · different color

Similar paints

Deathworld Forest
Citadel · Base
Close
Alga Green · AK11152
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Russian Uniform Base · AK11430
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 Green, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pestilence Green
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Protective Green 1920s-1930s AK11371
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Violet Coven
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Kraken Lavender
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Olive Green?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Olive Green is Deathworld Forest (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Olive Green?
Olive Green is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11147. Its screen color is approximately #4B5F20 with a matte finish.

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