The stored digital swatch for RAF Hemp is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Surface Grey and Beige Green, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Desert Tan, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
RAF Hemp equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for RAF Hemp. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Desert Tan, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Merdc Sand (Fs 30277), similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Tenderfoot Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Topaz Skin, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Desert Tan is slightly darker than the swatch for RAF Hemp. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
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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 Humbrol RAF Hemp?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Desert Tan at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is RAF Hemp?
The approximate digital swatch for RAF Hemp is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #BFA78F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade RAF Hemp with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Beige Green for a lighter step and Surface Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.