The leading same-type candidate, Citadel XV-88, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. British Khaki's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) and Ral 6003 Olivgrün Opt.1, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
British Khaki equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for British Khaki. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel XV-88, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World English Field Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Vallejo: Vallejo English Uniform, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Beast Hide, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
In the digital values, Citadel XV-88 is clearly warmer and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Scale75
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive British Khaki?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel XV-88 at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is British Khaki?
The approximate digital swatch for British Khaki is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #66491D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade British Khaki with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ral 6003 Olivgrün Opt.1 for a lighter step and Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.