Dark Ochre: equivalents & matches

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #825430 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.

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Leather Brown WP1123

Warpaints

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bugman's Glow

Base

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rotbraun Light · AK170

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Noble Steed Brown

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Beige Brown · AK3054

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Skin

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Fleshtone 72.044

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Frost Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Ochre?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Kimera Kolors Dark Ochre is Noble Steed Brown (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Dark Ochre?

Dark Ochre is a standard brown miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Expansion Set 1). Its screen color is approximately #825430 with a matte finish.