Olivgrün Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK172. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5F7537 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.

Pro Acryl

Dark Yellow Green S06

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ethereal Green

Wave 1

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Ardennes Green SC45

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Mouldy Clothes WP1439

Warpaints

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.6 · different color

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pla Intense Green · AK4242

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

Bright Green · 70.758

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Kraken Lavender

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Violet Coven

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Olivgrün Base?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Olivgrün Base is Dark Yellow Green (S06, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.2 (close match).

What color is Olivgrün Base?

Olivgrün Base is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK172. Its screen color is approximately #5F7537 with a matte finish.