Krieg Khaki: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BCBB7E finish matte type layer family Yellow

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.

Vallejo

Yellow Green 70.881

Model Color

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

Vampiric Flesh AK11057

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Fall Green SC48

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Zombie Flesh

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Khaki 061

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 19.4 · different color

Similar paints

Yellow Green · 70.881

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Zombie Rot

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Greyish Yellow · AK4131

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Apc Interior Light Green (fs24533) AK11345

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 AK11319

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Purple

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Gunmetal Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Krieg Khaki?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Krieg Khaki is Yellow Green (70.881, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).

What color is Krieg Khaki?

Krieg Khaki is a standard yellow miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #BCBB7E with a matte finish.