Black Brown: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 040. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2C2D28 finish matte type color family Grey

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.

Citadel

Dryad Bark

Base

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Camouflage Black Green 70.741

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black SC00

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Flat Black · AK735

AK Interactive · General Series

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Carbon Black PBK7

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

target

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Complementary paints

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

Decadent Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Hexed Violet

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Black Brown?

The closest Citadel match for Pro Acryl Black Brown is Dryad Bark (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Black Brown?

Black Brown is a standard grey miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 040. Its screen color is approximately #2C2D28 with a matte finish.