Golden Olive: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.857. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #808145 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.

Commando Green WP1410

Warpaints

ΔE 3.3 · close match

AK Interactive

Russian Uniform Lights -54- AK3121

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Zandri Dust

Base

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 14.3 · different color

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Fury Green

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Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ral 6011b Resedagrün AK11312

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Cold White

Vallejo · Model Color

White Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Golden Olive?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Golden Olive is Fury Green (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Golden Olive?

Golden Olive is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.857. Its screen color is approximately #808145 with a matte finish.