Military Yellow: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.453. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #805E30
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Oozing Vomit
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Citadel
Garaghak's Sewer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Bone Wash
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Wood
ΔE 10.8 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 17.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Military Yellow?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Military Yellow is Oozing Vomit (Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).
What color is Military Yellow?
Military Yellow is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.453. Its screen color is approximately #805E30 with a translucent finish.