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Ochre Desert · Green Stuff World · ΔE 4.69
Gehenna Gold · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.69
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Ochre Desert · Green Stuff World · ΔE 4.69
Gehenna Gold · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.69
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Gehenna Gold | 3.69 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Ochre Desert | 4.69 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Yellow Brown Ops | 4.69 | Good |
| AK Interactive | BRASS | 5.22 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | COPPER | 5.64 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Orange Brown (70.981) | 6.57 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-14 Kalahari Orange | 7.63 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Demigod Flames | 6.57 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Tau Light Ochre equivalent is Ochre Desert (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.7).
Tau Light Ochre is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around good, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Tau Light Ochre on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Tau Light Ochre equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
Use Tau Light Ochre as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include XV-88, Agrax Earthshade, Screaming Skull and Zandri Dust.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Tau Light Ochre as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include XV-88, Agrax Earthshade, Screaming Skull and Zandri Dust.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.