Tan Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11116. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D19849 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.

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Honey Moon Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

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Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Flesh Base 70.341

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Griffon Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Tan Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Tan Yellow is Dark Flesh (70.927, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Tan Yellow?

Tan Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11116. Its screen color is approximately #D19849 with a matte finish.