Color-wise this is a moderate, mid-tone yellow leaning warm. For modelling, drop to Military Yellow in the recesses and step up to Desert Brown on the edges, both Vallejo paints. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; Citadel Hobgrot Hide is the nearest same-finish option at 96 percent, with 2 brands in strong-match range. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Japanese Uniform Wwii equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Japanese Uniform Wwii has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Hobgrot Hide, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ocher Khaki, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.8).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Desert Camo, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Inferno Orange, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.1).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Iroko, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.2).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Golden Brown, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.5).
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
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Japanese Uniform Wwii?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Hobgrot Hide at 96% color similarity.
What color is Japanese Uniform Wwii?
Japanese Uniform Wwii is a mid-tone moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #9E802A).
What do I highlight and shade Japanese Uniform Wwii with?
Highlight Japanese Uniform Wwii toward Desert Brown and shade it down into Military Yellow, both Vallejo paints in the same finish family.