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Antique Ochre: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.175. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CD9D37 finish unknown 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.

AK Interactive
Medium Sand AK11034
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 0.6 · nearly identical
Citadel
Zamesi Desert
Layer
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Scale75
Sahara Yellow SC11
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Abhorrent Ochre
Dark Arts
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Golden Brown 017
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Burnt Turf WP3083P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Honey Moon Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Medium Sand · AK11034
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Exact
Mustard Yellow · AK11366
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Ochre · AK11118
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Moon Dust WP1438
Army Painter · Warpaints
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 Antique Ochre pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
Dark Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Antique Ochre?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Antique Ochre is Medium Sand (AK11034, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Antique Ochre?
Antique Ochre is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.175. Its screen color is approximately #CD9D37 with a unknown finish.

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