Khaki's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Dk Gull Grey and Tan, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Gun Corps Brown from P3 Paints scores 92 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Khaki equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Khaki with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Gun Corps Brown, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo German Beige Wwii, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Command Khaki, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ija #30 Karekusa Iro (Dry Grass), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Coyote Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
- From Revell: Revell 362 Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.6. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
P3 Paints
Vallejo
German Beige Wwii
Old Wood
Khaki
Light Mud
Stone Grey
Us Field Drab
Khaki
Khaki Grey
Green Yellow
Green Brown
Medium Grey
Sepia Wash
Umber Wash
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Ija #30 Karekusa Iro (Dry Grass)
Ral 6040 F9 Helloliv
Splittermuster Base
Field Drab
Idf Sand Grey 1970S-1980S
Ral 7027 Grau
Idf Modern Grey
Idf Early Sand Yellow
Rlm 63
Australian Camouflage Brown
Russian Sand 7
Ral 7008 Graugrün
Green Stuff World
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 2 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 Humbrol Khaki?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Gun Corps Brown at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Khaki?
A Vallejo candidate to check is German Beige Wwii at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Khaki?
The approximate digital swatch for Khaki is a mid-tone muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #7E6E54). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khaki with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Tan for a lighter step and Dk Gull Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.