In our digital catalog, Brown Yellow is classified as a warm orange, light and moderate. Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) from Revell scores 88 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Khaki Drill as a darker color and Israeli Light Earth as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Brown Yellow equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Brown Yellow's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 88 Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011), similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Starving Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Satyr Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive French Army Desert Sand, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Warm Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Kislev Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Our digital comparison places Revell Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) slightly warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Revell
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
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Found in 6 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 Humbrol Brown Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Brown Yellow?
A Citadel candidate to check is Kislev Flesh at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Brown Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Brown Yellow is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #CC9966). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Brown Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Israeli Light Earth for a lighter step and Khaki Drill for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.