Grim Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11112. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #211404 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.

Pro Acryl

Mahogany 009

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

German Camouflage Black Brown 70.822

Model Color

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black Leather SC32

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Corvus Black

Base

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Abyssal Black

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 13.6 · different color

Similar paints

Brown Black · AK11418

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Mahogany · 009

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

Black Rubber · AK3007

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Portland Stone No.64 AK11378

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Leviathan Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Grim Brown?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Grim Brown is Mahogany (009, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.3 (noticeable difference).

What color is Grim Brown?

Grim Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11112. Its screen color is approximately #211404 with a matte finish.