Olive Drab: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3070P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7A905F 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

Green Sky 70.974

Model Color

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Wwi German Light Green AK11802

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Yellow Green 065

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Green PG7

Base Set

ΔE 17.7 · different color

Similar paints

Green Sky · 70.974

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Nurgling Green

Citadel · Layer

Wwi German Light Green · AK11802

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, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Wwi German Grey-green Primer AK11808

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Kraken Lavender

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Naggaroth Night

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Olive Drab?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Olive Drab is Green Sky (70.974, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Olive Drab?

Olive Drab is a standard green miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3070P. Its screen color is approximately #7A905F with a matte finish.