In the pot, Brown Yellow reads as a warm orange, light and moderate. No shortage of substitutes here, Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) from Revell matches at 88 percent and 6 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Khaki Drill underneath and Israeli Light Earth on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Revell Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
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80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Brown Yellow?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Ochre brown/Ocker (RAL 1011) at 88% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Brown Yellow?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Kislev Flesh at 81%, a same-finish match.
What color is Brown Yellow?
Brown Yellow is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #CC9966).
What do I highlight and shade Brown Yellow with?
Highlight Brown Yellow toward Israeli Light Earth and shade it down into Khaki Drill, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.