Tan / Global Light: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3026. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #946E3F 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

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Boot Strap Brown

Wave 3

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Orange Brown S26

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Iroko · SC27

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Mustard Brown · 70.769

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Nº6 Earth Yellow · AK4222

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rock Grey AK11007

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Bosh Chestnut SFG35

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Tan / Global Light?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Tan / Global Light is Iroko (SC27, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).

What color is Tan / Global Light?

Tan / Global Light is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3026. Its screen color is approximately #946E3F with a matte finish.