Khaki's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. AK Interactive Wood Base is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Monument Pro Acryl are Tan Flesh for a darker step and Bright Warm Grey for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Khaki equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Khaki's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Wood Base, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Menoth White, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-49 Khaki, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Ushabti Bone, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 72 Khaki Drill, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- Best Revell option: Revell 89 Beige (RAL 1019), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Wood Base is slightly warmer than the swatch for Khaki. 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.
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
Humbrol
Revell
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Monument Pro Acryl Khaki?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Wood Base at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Khaki?
A Citadel candidate to check is Ushabti Bone at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Khaki?
The approximate digital swatch for Khaki is a light muted yellow with a warm undertone (hex #9F946B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khaki with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bright Warm Grey for a lighter step and Tan Flesh for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.