Paint equivalent guide

Tau Light Ochre Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #BC6B10

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Tau Light Ochre?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tau Light Ochre in the current local catalogue is RAF Middle Stone from AK Interactive (Delta-E 4.03).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), AK Interactive, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Tau Light Ochre equivalent is RAF Middle Stone (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.0). For the Tau Light Ochre equivalent Vallejo, Orange Brown (70.981) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6). The best Tau Light Ochre Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.1).

  • Closest equivalent: RAF Middle Stone (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: Orange Brown (70.981) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.6
  • Army Painter equivalent: Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 11.1

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Tau Light Ochre equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.