Dark Sun Yellow: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BE8544 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.

Vallejo

German Camouflage Orange Ochre 70.824

Model Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Peanut Butter SFG39

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

German Camouflage Orange Ochre · 70.824

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Orange Tan · AK11409

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Heavy Gold Brown · 72.151

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Sun Yellow, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Earth AK11115

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Deep Brown - Intense AK11102

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Deep Ocean Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sun Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Dark Sun Yellow is German Camouflage Orange Ochre (70.824, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Dark Sun Yellow?

Dark Sun Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #BE8544 with a matte finish.