Tan: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.066. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #95604E 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.

Pro Acryl

Advanced Flesh Tone S17

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Blackert Brown SFG40

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Base Flesh AK11401

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Advanced Flesh Tone · S17

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flat Brown 70.984

Vallejo · Model Color

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

Ijn Q1 Anti-glare Blue-black

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Tan?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Tan is Advanced Flesh Tone (S17, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Tan?

Tan is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.066. Its screen color is approximately #95604E with a matte finish.