Desert Tan: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.765. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E6DBCE finish matte type color family White

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.

Faded White -3- AK3029

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wraithbone

Base

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

White Grey AK11003

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target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flat Earth 70.983

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target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Desert Tan?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Desert Tan is White Sands (SC09, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Desert Tan?

Desert Tan is a standard white miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.765. Its screen color is approximately #E6DBCE with a matte finish.