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Olivgrün Shadow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK171. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4A4F39 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.

Vallejo
Refractive Green 70.890
Model Color
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Scale75
Merm Green SFG20
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Tundra Taupe WP3079P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Death Korps Drab
Base
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Diabolical Green
Dark Arts
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Warm Grey 074
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

US Dark Green · 70.893
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Refractive Green · 70.890
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Green Khaki · AK4134
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bright Warm Grey 015
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Green (fs34102) AK11342
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Decadent Purple
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Runic Purple
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Olivgrün Shadow?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Olivgrün Shadow is Refractive Green (70.890, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Olivgrün Shadow?
Olivgrün Shadow is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK171. Its screen color is approximately #4A4F39 with a matte finish.

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