The stored digital swatch for US Tan is a mid-tone vivid yellow with a warm undertone. Humbrol Insignia Yellow is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Scale75 Sahara Yellow is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
US Tan equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of US Tan with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Sahara Yellow, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Sulfuric Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Warm Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Mustard Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Orange Ochre, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Hobgrot Hide, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. 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.
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Mustard Yellow
Sahara Yellow
Raf Middle Stone
Ocher Khaki
Ochre
Green Ochre
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial)
Old Gold
Golden Brown
Vallejo
Citadel
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Revell
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 US Tan?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Sahara Yellow at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is US Tan?
The approximate digital swatch for US Tan is a mid-tone vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #B8860B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade US Tan with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for US Tan is Insignia Yellow from Humbrol. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.