XV-88: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6C4811 finish matte type base 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.

British Khaki AK11127

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 4.5 · close match

Vallejo

English Uniform 70.921

Model Color

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Green Brown S25

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Noble Steed Brown

Wave 1

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Gobi Brown SC12

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.9 · different color

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Bugbear Brown

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Beasty Brown · 72.043

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for XV-88, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ice Yellow 70.858

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Rigid Leather

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make XV-88 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of XV-88?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel XV-88 is Leather Brown (WP1123, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.1 (close match).

What color is XV-88?

XV-88 is a standard brown miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #6C4811 with a matte finish.

XV-88: equivalents & matches

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