Prairie Ochre: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3080P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #696242 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.

Idf Sand Grey 1970s-1980s AK11353

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Steel Legion Drab

Base

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Yellow Green S06

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Prairie Ochre, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Green Beret

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Canvas Tone AK11436

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Gelatinous Blue

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Pale Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Prairie Ochre?

The closest Scale75 match for Army Painter Prairie Ochre is Gobi Brown (SC12, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Prairie Ochre?

Prairie Ochre is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3080P. Its screen color is approximately #696242 with a matte finish.