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Yellow Olive (72.064) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#A8A030)
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 Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Olive (72.064) is Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Yellow Olive (72.064).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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INTERIOR YELLOW GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
Dark Sand (70.847)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Green Ochre (70.914)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committing4
SAHARA YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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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).
- Closest overall: INTERIOR YELLOW GREEN (AK Interactive, Delta-E 2.57)
- Closest Vallejo: Dark Sand (70.847) (Delta-E 5.35)
- Closest Army Painter: Burnt Turf (Delta-E 10.4)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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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 Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Olive (72.064) is Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Yellow Olive (72.064).
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 Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Olive (72.064) is Dark Sand (70.847) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Yellow Olive (72.064).
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
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Yellow Olive (72.064).
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 : no close Army Painter equivalent
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.
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