Tau Light Ochre: equivalents & matches

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

hex #BC6B10 finish matte type layer 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.

Two Thin Coats
Dry Rust Brown
Wave 2
ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Scrofulous Brown 72.038
Game Color
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Nº6 Earth Yellow (fs30257) AK11337
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Honey Moon Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Basilisk Brown WP1405
Warpaints
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Cokum Copper SFG38
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Yellow Ochre 038
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ambush Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Fresh Blood 72.132
Vallejo · Game Color
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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh
Army Painter · D&D Undead Set
Imperial Navy
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Tau Light Ochre?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Citadel Tau Light Ochre is Dry Rust Brown (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.0 (noticeable difference).
What color is Tau Light Ochre?
Tau Light Ochre is a standard orange miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #BC6B10 with a matte finish.

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