No shortage of substitutes here, Radome Tan Fs 33613 from AK Interactive matches at 88 percent and 5 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Light Buff is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone. It builds a smooth gradient with Matt Natural Wood underneath and Radome Tan 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 AK Interactive Radome Tan Fs 33613 at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Light Buff?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Radome Tan Fs 33613 at 88% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Light Buff?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Topaz Skin at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Light Buff?
Light Buff is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #DCBE9B).
What do I highlight and shade Light Buff with?
Highlight Light Buff toward Radome Tan and shade it down into Matt Natural Wood, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.