Buff: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.976. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D7AF4D 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.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Ungor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 10.1 · different color

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Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Dark Sand · AK11033

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Yellow Ochre · 70.913

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Buff, 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

Parasite Brown 72.042

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Triumphant Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Buff?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Buff is Buff (AK11031, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Buff?

Buff is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.976. Its screen color is approximately #D7AF4D with a matte finish.