Denison Tan Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11413. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8F6C46 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.

Desert Yellow WP3081P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 4.4 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

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Leather Brown · 28.014

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Cork Brown / Waffen Spring/ Summer Highlight -25- · AK3062

AK Interactive · Figures Series

New Wood · 70.311

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Denison Tan Base, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vampire Fang

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Base Flesh -17- AK3011

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Denison Tan Base pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Blue Horror

Citadel · Layer

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Denison Tan Base?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Denison Tan Base is Marrón Beige (70.875, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Denison Tan Base?

Denison Tan Base is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11413. Its screen color is approximately #8F6C46 with a matte finish.