Tan Earth: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.874. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #997457 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.

Rlm 79 (1942) AK11833

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vambrace brown

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Very close

Marrón Beige · 70.875

Vallejo · Model Color

Boot Strap Brown

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sand Fs 33531 AK11869

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 Tan Earth pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Blue / Blue Tank Crew Base -73-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Tan Earth?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Tan Earth is Vambrace brown (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Tan Earth?

Tan Earth is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.874. Its screen color is approximately #997457 with a matte finish.