Nº8 Earth Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4223. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #572C1C 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 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Thondia Brown

Base

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Arbuckles Brown SFG34

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Royal Brown

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Flesh 068

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Gorgon Brown · 72.124

Vallejo · Game Color

Wwi French Brown · AK11304

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Fleshtone · 72.044

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Resurrection Flesh SFG14

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Burgundy S15

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

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Complementary paints

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

Sky Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Light Blue -79-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Nº8 Earth Red?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red is Gorgon Brown (72.124, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Nº8 Earth Red?

Nº8 Earth Red is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4223. Its screen color is approximately #572C1C with a matte finish.