In the pot, Beige (RAL 1019) reads as a warm yellow, mid-tone and moderate. No shortage of substitutes here, Khaki from Tamiya matches at 91 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013) in the recesses and step up to Ochre (RAL 1011) on the edges, both Revell paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Beige (RAL 1019) equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Khaki, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Wasteland Clay, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.3).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Wood Base, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Zandri Dust, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.0).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Khaki, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.4).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Menoth White, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.6).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Wood Base
British Light Mud
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial)
Russian Sand 7
Ocher Khaki
Grey Green
Decomposed Flesh
Carc Tan 686A (Fs 33446)
Clear Smoke
Silver Grey No.28
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Beige (RAL 1019)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Khaki at 91% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Beige (RAL 1019)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Wasteland Clay at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Beige (RAL 1019)?
Beige (RAL 1019) is a mid-tone moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #A08C5A).
What do I highlight and shade Beige (RAL 1019) with?
Highlight Beige (RAL 1019) toward Ochre (RAL 1011) and shade it down into Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013), both Revell paints in the same finish family.