Heavy Kakhi: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.149. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B49F50 finish matte type color family Yellow

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

Decomposed Flesh AK11058

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Morghast Bone

Base

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hykey Yellow SFG41

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Burnt Turf WP3083P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 12.6 · different color

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Buff Light Shade · AK4006

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Flak Gun Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Approximate

Panzer Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vampiric Flesh AK11057

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Heavy Kakhi pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Heavy Kakhi?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Heavy Kakhi is Decomposed Flesh (AK11058, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Heavy Kakhi?

Heavy Kakhi is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.149. Its screen color is approximately #B49F50 with a matte finish.