Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11338. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6D3D26 finish matte type color family Brown

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 5.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Flesh 068

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bugman Glow

Base

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bone White 28.013

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ral 8013 Rotbraun AK11329

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Wwi German Light Blue

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Sky Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117)?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117) is Bosh Chestnut (SFG35, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117)?

Nº8 Earth Red (fs30117) is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11338. Its screen color is approximately #6D3D26 with a matte finish.