Vallejo Military Yellow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Middle Stone is classified as a warm brown, mid-tone and moderate. The catalog suggests Ija #29 Ki Midori Iro (Yellow-Green) as a darker color and Ija #30 Karekusa Iro (Dry Grass) as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Middle Stone equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Middle Stone 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 Military Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
From Revell: Revell 380 Khaki (RAL 8000), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Desert Camo, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Military Yellow is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Middle Stone. 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
Revell
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Tamiya
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 AK Interactive Middle Stone?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Military Yellow at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Middle Stone?
The approximate digital swatch for Middle Stone is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #8B7029). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Middle Stone with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ija #30 Karekusa Iro (Dry Grass) for a lighter step and Ija #29 Ki Midori Iro (Yellow-Green) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.