Orange Tan: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11409. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CA8B48 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.

Army Painter

Troll Claws WP1459

Warpaints

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

German Camouflage Orange Ochre 70.824

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Peanut Butter SFG39

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

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Troll Claws · WP1459

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Orange Tan, 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

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Deep Blue - Intense

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Orange Tan?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Orange Tan is Troll Claws (WP1459, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Orange Tan?

Orange Tan is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11409. Its screen color is approximately #CA8B48 with a matte finish.