Red Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4143. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #42332C 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

Army Painter

Onyx Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

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Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Glossy Black 70.861

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Red Brown?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Red Brown is Dark Umber (019, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Red Brown?

Red Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4143. Its screen color is approximately #42332C with a matte finish.