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Tamiya to Mr. Hobby Paint Conversion Chart
Looking for Mr. Hobby equivalents for your Tamiya paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Mr. Hobby 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 Mr. Hobby equivalents |
|---|---|---|
|
ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN)
|
Weathering & Accents |
|
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ACCENT COLOR (ORANGE-BROWN)
|
Weathering & Accents |
|
|
BARE-METAL SILVER
|
Color for Aircraft |
|
|
BLACK
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
|
BLACK GREEN
|
Color Enamel Paint |
|
|
BLUE
|
Color Acrylic Paint |
|
|
BLUE VIOLET
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
|
BRIGHT GREEN
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
|
BRIGHT GUN METAL
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
|
BRIGHT MICA RED
|
Color Spray |
|
|
BRIGHT ORANGE
|
Color Spray |
|
|
BRIGHT RED
|
Color Spray |
|
|
BRIGHT SILVER
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
|
BRILLIANT BLUE
|
Spray for Polycarbonate |
|
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BRILLIANT ORANGE
|
Color Spray |
|
|
BRITISH GREEN
|
Color Spray |
|
|
BRONZE
|
Color Enamel Paint |
|
|
BROWN
|
Color Acrylic Paint |
|
|
BROWN (JGSDF)
|
Color Lacquer Paint |
|
|
BUFF
|
Color Enamel Paint |
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