Denison Tan Base's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Ral 8000 Gelbbraun as a darker color and Grey Green as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo New Wood, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Denison Tan Base equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Denison Tan Base. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo New Wood, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Lyossan Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From Scale75: Scale75 Arabic Shadow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Coyote Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.4).
In the digital values, Vallejo New Wood is slightly darker. 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.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Denison Tan Base?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo New Wood at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Denison Tan Base?
The approximate digital swatch for Denison Tan Base is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #8F6C46). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Denison Tan Base with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey Green for a lighter step and Ral 8000 Gelbbraun for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.