Paint equivalent guide

Yellow Olive (72.064) Equivalent

Yellow Olive (72.064) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent is INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best Yellow Olive (72.064) Army Painter equivalent is Burnt Turf (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
INTERIOR YELLOW GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Dark Sand (70.847)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Green Ochre (70.914)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
SAHARA YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
OLD GOLDAK Interactive
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Yellow Olive (72.064)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Yellow Olive (72.064) in the current local catalogue is INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.57).

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.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Yellow Olive (72.064) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Dark Sand (70.847) (Delta E 5.35).

Yes, Yellow Olive (72.064) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Yellow Olive (72.064) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent is INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best Yellow Olive (72.064) Army Painter equivalent is Burnt Turf (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.4).

Yellow Olive (72.064) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent is INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.6. For a Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3 is the closest pick. The best Yellow Olive (72.064) Army Painter equivalent is Burnt Turf (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.4.

Yellow Olive (72.064) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3.

Yellow Olive (72.064) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Burnt Turf (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.4.

Yellow Olive (72.064) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Yellow Olive (72.064) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Burnt Turf (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.4

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.