Golden Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11117. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AB7602 finish matte type color family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Sulfide Ochre WP1456

Warpaints

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dark Sun Yellow

Wave 1

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Peanut Butter SFG39

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 12.2 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Golden Brown, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sun Bleach Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wwi German Red Brown AK11805

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Golden Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue

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Gorgon Hide

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Golden Brown?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Golden Brown is Tallarn Sand (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is Golden Brown?

Golden Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11117. Its screen color is approximately #AB7602 with a matte finish.