Color-wise this is a moderate, mid-tone brown leaning warm. No shortage of substitutes here, Cork Brown from Vallejo matches at 87 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Khaki in the recesses and step up to Khaki Drill on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo Cork Brown at 87% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Scale75
Citadel
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Tan?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Cork Brown at 87% color similarity.
What color is Tan?
Tan is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #A06943).
What do I highlight and shade Tan with?
Highlight Tan toward Khaki Drill and shade it down into Khaki, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.