US Khaki: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.009. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #86785E 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.

AK Interactive

Ija 30 Karekusa Iro (dry Grass) AK11905

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 11.5 · different color

Similar paints

Stone Grey · 70.884

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Ral 7027 Grau · AK11317

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Medium Grey · 70.987

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Great Hall Grey WP3009P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Raf Dark Earth AK11841

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

Coal Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of US Khaki?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo US Khaki is Ija 30 Karekusa Iro (dry Grass) (AK11905, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is US Khaki?

US Khaki is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.009. Its screen color is approximately #86785E with a matte finish.