Khaki Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.880. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7E6338 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.

Desert Yellow WP3081P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 3.8 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Noble Steed Brown

Wave 1

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Balor Brown

Layer

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

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Vallejo · Arte Deco

Tan Earth · AK11121

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Leather Brown · 28.014

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vampiric Flesh AK11057

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Owlbear Brown

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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 Khaki Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

Gelatinous Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Khaki Grey?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Khaki Grey is Tan Earth (AK11121, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Khaki Grey?

Khaki Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.880. Its screen color is approximately #7E6338 with a matte finish.