Tamiya → Vallejo

Tamiya to Vallejo Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Vallejo equivalents for your Tamiya paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Vallejo 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 Vallejo equivalents
ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN)
Weathering & Accents
  • Smoke Ink (70.939)
  • Mahogany Ink (70.828)
  • Negro (73.301)
ACCENT COLOR (ORANGE-BROWN)
Weathering & Accents
  • Light Rust (76.505)
  • Light Rust Wash (69.505)
  • Rust (76.506)
BARE-METAL SILVER
Color for Aircraft
  • Pale Burnt Metal (77.704)
  • Silver (62.048)
  • White Gold (70.796)
BLACK
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Black (71.057)
  • German Grey (70.995)
  • Candy Black (62.079)
BLACK GREEN
Color Enamel Paint
  • Dark Green (62.014)
  • Dark Green (72.028)
  • Scurvy Green (72.027)
BLUE
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Magic Blue (72.021)
  • Magic Blue (76.021)
  • Blue (72.088)
BLUE VIOLET
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Ultramarine (70.839)
  • Magic Blue (76.021)
  • Ultramarine Blue (28.017)
BRIGHT GREEN
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Mint Green (71.241)
  • Light Green (70.942)
  • Ghost Green (76.121)
BRIGHT GUN METAL
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Jet Exhaust (77.713)
  • Silver (70.997)
  • Gunmetal Grey (77.720)
BRIGHT MICA RED
Color Spray
  • Hot Orange (72.009)
  • Red RLM23 (71.003)
  • Clear Orange (70.956)
BRIGHT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Light Red (71.086)
  • Fluorescent Orange (62.033)
  • Orange (71.083)
BRIGHT RED
Color Spray
  • Light Red (71.086)
  • Fluorescent Orange (62.033)
  • Orange (71.083)
BRIGHT SILVER
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • White Aluminium (77.706)
  • Semi Matt Aluminium (77.716)
  • Sterling Silver (77.161)
BRILLIANT BLUE
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Ultramarine (70.839)
  • French Blue (71.088)
  • Royal Blue (70.809)
BRILLIANT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Sunset Orange (72.110)
  • Gold Yellow (72.007)
  • Candy Orange (62.073)
BRITISH GREEN
Color Spray
  • Scurvy Green (72.027)
  • Dark Green (62.014)
  • German Tank Crew I (70.334)
BRONZE
Color Enamel Paint
  • Copper (70.999)
  • Forged Red (77.145)
  • Brass (70.801)
BROWN
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Skin (72.093)
  • Gorgon Brown (72.124)
  • Dark Fleshtone (72.044)
BROWN (JGSDF)
Color Lacquer Paint
  • Grey Brown (70.762)
  • English Uniform (70.921)
  • Desert Yellow (76.063)
BUFF
Color Enamel Paint
  • Ivory RLM05 (71.106)
  • German Yellow (70.806)
  • Dead Flesh (28.022)

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