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US Olive Drab: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.005. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #635C4C 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.

Two Thin Coats
Eidolon Grey
Wave 2
ΔE 2.5 · close match
AK Interactive
Raf Dark Slate Grey AK11849
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Crypt Wraith WP1413
Warpaints
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Warm Grey 074
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Stormvermin Fur
Layer
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Gobi Brown SC12
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 11.9 · different color

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Eidolon Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
Very close
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Vallejo · Panzer Aces
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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ija 1 Hairyokushoku (grey-green) AK11899
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Khaki Green No.3 AK11373
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Company Grey
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of US Olive Drab?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo US Olive Drab is Eidolon Grey (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is US Olive Drab?
US Olive Drab is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.005. Its screen color is approximately #635C4C with a matte finish.

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