The digital color reference is a vivid, mid-tone orange leaning warm. Humbrol Matt Rust is a computed darker-color suggestion for a shade test. AK Interactive Light Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Ochre equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Ochre have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Heartfire, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Demigod Flames, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Orange Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Light Brown is clearly 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.
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Ochre?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Brown at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Ochre?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Demigod Flames at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ochre?
The approximate digital swatch for Ochre is a mid-tone vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #CC7722). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ochre with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Ochre is Matt Rust from Humbrol. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.