Yellow Ochre: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.913. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DEAA47 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.

British Sand Yellow AK11362

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 4.7 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

ΔE 10.7 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (variant) AK11320

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target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flesh Base 70.341

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Yellow Ochre pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Yellow Ochre?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Yellow Ochre is Sahara Yellow (SC11, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Yellow Ochre?

Yellow Ochre is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.913. Its screen color is approximately #DEAA47 with a matte finish.