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Arabic Shadow: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC22. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A57355 finish matte type color family Orange

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
Cork Brown 70.843
Model Color
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Vambrace brown
Wave 3
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Army Painter
Dorado Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 3.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Rlm 79 (1942) AK11833
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Citadel
Catachan Flesh
Base
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Advanced Flesh Tone S17
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 10.4 · different color

Similar paints

Cork Brown · 70.843
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Raw Sienna · 85.113
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Very close
Rlm 79 (1942) · AK11833
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sand Fs 33531 AK11869
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Indian Shadow SC23
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Light Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Arabic Shadow?
The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 Arabic Shadow is Cork Brown (70.843, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Arabic Shadow?
Arabic Shadow is a standard orange miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC22. Its screen color is approximately #A57355 with a matte finish.

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