German Fieldgrey WWII: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.830. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #58523C 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.

AK Interactive

Khaki / Splittermuster Base AK3041

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Warm Grey 074

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Gobi Brown SC12

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

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US Olive Drab · 70.887

Vallejo · Model Color

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Khaki / Splittermuster Base · AK3041

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for German Fieldgrey WWII, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Camouflage Grey Fs 36622 AK11890

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Faded Green AK3044

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make German Fieldgrey WWII pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of German Fieldgrey WWII?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo German Fieldgrey WWII is Khaki / Splittermuster Base (AK3041, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is German Fieldgrey WWII?

German Fieldgrey WWII is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.830. Its screen color is approximately #58523C with a matte finish.