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Saddle Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11104. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #683A2B 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
Dark Fleshtone 72.044
Game Color
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Red Rage
Wave 3
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Mars Orange
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Flesh 068
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Dryad Brown WP3111P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Scale75
Bosh Chestnut SFG35
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Citadel
Thondia Brown
Base
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

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Dark Fleshtone · 72.044
Vallejo · Game Color
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Red Rage
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Rotbraun Shadow · AK169
AK Interactive · AFV Series
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bone White 28.013
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Shadow Flesh AK3015
AK Interactive · Figures Series
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Complementary paints

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

Sky Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Saddle Brown?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Saddle Brown is Dark Fleshtone (72.044, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Saddle Brown?
Saddle Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11104. Its screen color is approximately #683A2B with a matte finish.

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