Paint equivalent guide

Olivgrün – Olive Green Equivalent

Olivgrün – Olive Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent Vallejo, Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.4).
The best Olivgrün – Olive Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.7).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Cam Olive Green (70.894)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Bronze Green (70.897)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
NATO Green (70.257)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Gunship Green (70.895)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Olivgrün – Olive Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Olivgrün – Olive Green in the current local catalogue is Cam Olive Green (70.894) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.39).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Olivgrün – Olive Green is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Delta E 1.39).

Yes, Olivgrün – Olive Green is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Olivgrün – Olive Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent Vallejo, Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.4).
The best Olivgrün – Olive Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.7).

Olivgrün – Olive Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.4. For a Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent Vallejo match, Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.4 is the closest pick. The best Olivgrün – Olive Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.7.

Olivgrün – Olive Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.4.

Olivgrün – Olive Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.7.

Olivgrün – Olive Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Olivgrün – Olive Green requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.7

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.