Desert Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.015. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9D7D4A finish matte type color family Brown

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

Wwi French Milky Coffee AK11302

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

Wasteland Clay WP3082P

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dragon Fang

Wave 1

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Yellow Ochre 038

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Peanut Butter SFG39

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Khaki · 72.061

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Wwi French Milky Coffee · AK11302

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Wasteland Clay · WP3082P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

Glacier Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Desert Yellow?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Desert Yellow is Wwi French Milky Coffee (AK11302, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Desert Yellow?

Desert Yellow is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.015. Its screen color is approximately #9D7D4A with a matte finish.