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Nato Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11359. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #493325 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.

Vallejo
Burnt Umber 70.941
Model Color
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
Walnut SC29
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Blood Red Sky
Dark Arts
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Petroleum Brown S14
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Owlbear Brown
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Vampire Fang
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Nato Brown?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Nato Brown is Burnt Umber (70.941, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Nato Brown?
Nato Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11359. Its screen color is approximately #493325 with a matte finish.

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