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BRITISH KHAKI · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.86
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BRITISH KHAKI · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.86
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | BRITISH KHAKI | 3.86 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-13 Dubai Brown | 4.15 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Foxhide Brown | 5.39 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) | 6.27 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | MUD BROWN | 6.34 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Basilisk Brown | 6.48 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | US Field Drab (70.873) | 6.50 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Balor Brown | 7.02 | 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 XV-88 equivalent is BRITISH KHAKI (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.9).
XV-88 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 strong, 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 XV-88 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 XV-88 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.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use XV-88 as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Tau Light Ochre, Karak Stone and Ushabti Bone.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use XV-88 as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Tau Light Ochre, Karak Stone and Ushabti Bone.
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.