Khaki Drab's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Field Grey and Khaki, both Tamiya paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, P3 Paints Jack Bone, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Khaki Drab equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Khaki Drab. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Jack Bone, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Burnt Turf, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Idf Early Sand Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Revell's closest color: Revell 362 Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
In the digital values, P3 Paints Jack Bone is slightly 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.
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Idf Early Sand Yellow
Ral 7008 Graugrün
Ija #30 Karekusa Iro (Dry Grass)
Splittermuster Base
Green Fs 34258
Rlm 02 RLM-Grau (1941)
Ral 7027 Grau
Ija #29 Ki Midori Iro (Yellow-Green)
Ral 7008 Graugrün Opt 2
Us Interior Yellow Green
Idf Sand Grey 1970S-1980S
Middle Stone
Russian Uniform Lights
Idf Modern Grey
Rlm 63
Ral 6040 F9 Helloliv
Ral 8000 Gelbbraun
Golden Olive
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Scale75
Humbrol
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 Tamiya Khaki Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Jack Bone at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Khaki Drab?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Burnt Turf at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Khaki Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Khaki Drab is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #807848). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khaki Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Khaki for a lighter step and Field Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.