Nº6 Earth Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4222. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8A6133 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.

Vallejo

New Wood 70.770

Model Color

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Orange Brown S26

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Balor Brown

Layer

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

S.c.c. No.2 Brown · AK11385

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

New Wood · 70.770

Vallejo · Model Color

Beige Brown · AK3054

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Earth AK11115

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117) AK11338

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Frost Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Nº6 Earth Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Nº6 Earth Yellow is New Wood (70.770, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).

What color is Nº6 Earth Yellow?

Nº6 Earth Yellow is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4222. Its screen color is approximately #8A6133 with a matte finish.

Nº6 Earth Yellow: equivalents & matches

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