Beige (RAL 1019) from Revell scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Khaki's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Khaki Drab as a darker color and JA Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Khaki equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Khaki's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 89 Beige (RAL 1019), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Wood Base, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Khaki, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Wasteland Clay, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Zandri Dust, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Menoth White, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Revell
AK Interactive
Wood Base
Grey Green
A-21m Light Yellowish Brown
British Light Mud
Russian Sand 7
Carc Tan 686A (Fs 33446)
Australian Camouflage Brown
Wwi French Milky Coffee
Silver Grey No.28
Clear Smoke
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Humbrol
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 6 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 Tamiya Khaki?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Beige (RAL 1019) at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Khaki?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Wasteland Clay at 85% 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 moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #A09060). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khaki with?
The digital catalog suggests testing JA Grey for a lighter step and Khaki Drab for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.