Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11337. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A67437 finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Vallejo

Ochre Brown 70.856

Model Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dry Rust Brown

Wave 2

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Iroko SC27

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Flesh

Base

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Amber Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Orange Brown · AK4142

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Ochre Brown · 70.856

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Medium Fleshtone · 70.860

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

New Iraqi Army Sand AK11361

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Deep Brown - Intense AK11102

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Glacier Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257)?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257) is Ochre Brown (70.856, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257)?

Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257) is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11337. Its screen color is approximately #A67437 with a matte finish.