Color Information
HEX
#BE9869
RGB
190, 152, 105
LAB
65.3, 8.0, 30.1
Product Code
71.348
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Tan Yellow by Vallejo (ΔE 1.6)
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USAF Tan catalog data
More from VallejoUSAF Tan by Vallejo (product code 71.348) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Model Air in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #BE9869, RGB 190/152/105, and CIELAB 65.3/8.0/30.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
USAF Tan is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 65.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers