Tan Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.912. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C19B6E finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Carc Tan 686a (fs33446) AK11349

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Similar paints

Kronos Flesh

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Carc Tan 686a (fs33446) · AK11349

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Light Sand · AK3033

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bone White 28.013

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Beige Brown AK3054

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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

Deep Ocean Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Night Sky

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Tan Yellow?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Tan Yellow is Kronos Flesh (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Tan Yellow?

Tan Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.912. Its screen color is approximately #C19B6E with a matte finish.