Nato Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK797. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #654931 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.

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Green Brown S25

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Gorthor Brown

Layer

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

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Flameon Dark Green Brown · S25

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Warm Brown · S09

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Chocolate Brown · AK3021

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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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

Bone White 28.013

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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 Nato Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Bering Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Nato Brown?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Nato Brown is Flameon Dark Green Brown (S25, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Nato Brown?

Nato Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK797. Its screen color is approximately #654931 with a matte finish.