Tamiya → AK Interactive

Tamiya to AK Interactive Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for AK Interactive equivalents for your Tamiya paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest AK Interactive alternatives. Use it as a starting point and refine your schemes with Paint Vault's color tools.

This chart is a guide only. Always test colors on a palette or spare model before committing to a full army.

Tamiya color Type Suggested AK Interactive equivalents
ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN)
Weathering & Accents
  • TRACK WASH (AK083)
  • AIRCRAFT ENGINE WASH (AK2033)
  • LANDING GEAR WASH (AK2029)
ACCENT COLOR (ORANGE-BROWN)
Weathering & Accents
  • LIGHT RUST – ACRYLIC WASH (AK19316)
  • STARSHIP DETAIL WASH (AK636)
  • STARSHIP STREAKING GRIME (AK637)
BARE-METAL SILVER
Color for Aircraft
  • WHITE ALUMINIUM 30ML (AK478)
  • CHROME 30ml (AK477)
  • ALUMINIUM 30ml (AK479)
BLACK
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Schwarzgrau-black Grey RAL 7021 (RC341)
  • Amt-11 Blue Grey (AK2245)
  • Rubber / Tires (AK720)
BLACK GREEN
Color Enamel Paint
  • Ijn D1 Deep Green Black 10ml (RC304)
  • Green Black / Waffen Spring/ Summer Dark Spots -40- (AK3064)
  • PROTECTIVE GREEN 1920S-1930S – AFV (AK11371)
BLUE
Color Acrylic Paint
  • ULTRAMARINE – STANDARD (AK11179)
  • Rally Blue 02C 2001-2006 (RC846)
  • Rally Blue 74F 1997-2002 (RC845)
BLUE VIOLET
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • 16A – BLUE BOLT 60ml. (AK1531)
  • MEDIUM BLUE – PLAYMARKER (AKM026)
  • 14B – COBALT BLUE 60ml. (AK1528)
BRIGHT GREEN
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • CLEAR GREEN – STANDARD (AK11216)
  • Ninja Green (RC849)
  • 12A – ALIEN GREEN 60ml. (AK1523)
BRIGHT GUN METAL
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • ALUMINIUM (AK455)
  • DARK ALUMINIUM 30ml (AK480)
  • METALLIC BLUE – METALLIC (AK11199)
BRIGHT MICA RED
Color Spray
  • DEEP RED – INTENSE (AK11088)
  • Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. (AK3048)
  • Maranello F1 Red 1970s-1980s (RC833)
BRIGHT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. (AK3048)
  • Clear Red (RC821)
  • MEDIUM ORANGE – STANDARD (AK11078)
BRIGHT RED
Color Spray
  • Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. (AK3048)
  • BURN ORANGE – STANDARD (AK11079)
  • Intense Red (AK3049)
BRIGHT SILVER
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • CHROME 30ml (AK477)
  • WHITE ALUMINIUM 30ML (AK478)
  • ALUMINIUM 30ml (AK479)
BRILLIANT BLUE
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Clear Blue (RC822)
  • ULTRAMARINE BLUE – ARTISTIC DENSE ACRYLIC COLOR (AKAD012)
  • Pure Blue RAL 5005 (RC818)
BRILLIANT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • LUMINOUS ORANGE – STANDARD (AK11082)
  • 4A – PURE ORANGE 60ml. (AK1507)
  • LIGHT ORANGE – STANDARD (AK11077)
BRITISH GREEN
Color Spray
  • Ijn D1 Deep Green Black 10ml (RC304)
  • British Racing Green (RC847)
  • PROTECTIVE GREEN 1920S-1930S – AFV (AK11371)
BRONZE
Color Enamel Paint
  • COPPER 30ml (AK473)
  • BURNT TIN – METALLIC (AK11198)
BROWN
Color Acrylic Paint
  • DARK RUST – STANDARD (AK11107)
  • MAHOGANY BROWN – STANDARD (AK11106)
  • Nº8 Earth Red (AK4223)
BROWN (JGSDF)
Color Lacquer Paint
  • Dunkelgelb Dark Base (AK005)
  • GREEN-BROWN – STANDARD (AK11126)
  • Field Drab Fs 30118 (RC085)
BUFF
Color Enamel Paint
  • Greyish Yellow (AK4131)
  • ZOMBIE SKIN – PLAYMARKER (AKM011)
  • PURULENT YELLOW – STANDARD (AK11039)

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