Humbrol Tan is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Cork is classified as a warm brown, mid-tone and moderate. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Japanese Brown for a darker step and Rlm 79 (1942) for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Cork equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Cork have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 9 Tan, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Orange Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Best Revell option: Revell 382 Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001), similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Light Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
In the digital values, Humbrol Tan is slightly cooler and more muted. 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.
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 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 Cork?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Tan at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Cork?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Brown at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Cork?
The approximate digital swatch for Cork is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #9E6337). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Cork with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 79 (1942) for a lighter step and Japanese Brown for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.