Oxide Brown Dark: 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 #3D3633 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

Similar paints

Russian 4bo Shadow · AK029

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Onyx Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Very close

Oxide Brown Medium

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Black Uniform Base AK3002

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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 Oxide Brown Dark pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Cold Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Pale Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Oxide Brown Dark?

The closest Army Painter match for Kimera Kolors Oxide Brown Dark is Onyx Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Oxide Brown Dark?

Oxide Brown Dark is a standard brown miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Expansion Set 1). Its screen color is approximately #3D3633 with a matte finish.