The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone brown leaning warm. Vallejo Cork Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Khaki and Khaki Drill, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Tan equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Tan have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Cork Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Cork, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Ruddy Umber, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Orange Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Cork Brown is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Tan. 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
The Army Painter
Scale75
Citadel
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 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 Tan?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Cork Brown at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Tan?
The approximate digital swatch for Tan is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #A06943). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Tan with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Khaki Drill for a lighter step and Khaki for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.