Researched paint note
What should you know about Olive Green?
| Brand | Range | Product code | Type | Catalog color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | Wash FX | 76.519 | shade | #455845 |
Who should use Wash FX Olive Green?
It is for painters who want to add shadows and weathering with a wash. Vallejo recommends it for adding shadows around rivets and recessed details on vehicles painted in olive green or faded pale green.
Can it be used with a brush and an airbrush?
Vallejo states the Wash FX range can be applied by brush and by airbrush and dries quickly, so the weathering or shading step can continue after a short wait.
What does the product code tell you?
76.519 identifies the Wash FX bottle. Vallejo sells other olive greens under different ranges and codes, so the code matters when the color name alone is ambiguous.
What should you verify on the bottle?
Check for the Wash FX range, code 76.519, and the 35 ml flip-top/eyedropper bottle described on Vallejo's page.
Which catalog colors are closest?
ΔE compares the listed digital color values only. Each row also compares the stored catalog attributes — purpose, chemistry, application, effect, finish and opacity. A conflicting attribute is flagged as a mismatch, a missing one as unverified, and neither is a physical substitute. How these matches are computed.
| Paint | Brand | ΔE | Catalog compatibility | Match type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Dark Sea Green Raf | Tom Color | 1.7 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Nearby color |
| Catachan Green | Citadel | 2.3 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Nearby color |
| Army Green | Coat d'Arms | 2.8 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Nearby color |
| Extra Dark Sea Green Raf | Tom Color | 1.7 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Cross-brand |
| Catachan Green | Citadel | 2.3 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Cross-brand |
| Army Green | Coat d'Arms | 2.8 | Catalog attribute conflictCross-classpurpose: wash vs paint | Cross-brand |
Sources and scope
- Vallejo Wash FX Olive Green product page: First-party Vallejo page: water-based Wash FX range, matt finish, 35 ml bottle, brush and airbrush use.
Closest catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Technical Color Analysis
Olive Green is a green with medium-dark value (L*: 35.3). This neutral color has muted saturation (chroma: 14.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Muted
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers