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Flak Gun Yellow: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C5AA5B 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.

Vallejo
Dead Flesh 72.035
Game Color
ΔE 2.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Light Stone No.61 AK11377
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Scale75
Hykey Yellow SFG41
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Citadel
Morghast Bone
Base
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Army Painter
Barren Dune WP3084P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Golden Brown 017
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Honey Moon Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 14.1 · different color

Similar paints

Buff · AK11031
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Heavy Kakhi · 72.149
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
German Yellow · 70.806
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (variant) AK11320
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Leather Brown 72.040
Vallejo · Game Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Russian Blue Base
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Flak Gun Yellow?
The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Flak Gun Yellow is Dead Flesh (72.035, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is Flak Gun Yellow?
Flak Gun Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #C5AA5B with a matte finish.

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