Orange Tan: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3022. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CC864A 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.

Citadel

Bestigor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Elf Skin Tone 72.004

Game Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Chink Orange SFG37

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

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Orange Tan · AK11409

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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

Otyugh Brown

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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

Dark Sea Ben

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Orange Tan?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Orange Tan is Bestigor Flesh (Layer) 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 (Figures Series), code AK3022. Its screen color is approximately #CC864A with a matte finish.