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Arbuckles Brown: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games · SFG34. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4B2D28 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.

AK Interactive
Waffen Red Brown AK11419
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Citadel
Thondia Brown
Base
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 2.0 · close match
Army Painter
Tree Ancient WP3110P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Vallejo
Charred Brown 72.045
Game Color
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Transparent Brown 052
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Waffen Red Brown · AK11419
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Thondia Brown
Citadel · Base
Very close
Royal Brown
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Banshee Brown WP1404
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Burgundy S15
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
target
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Complementary paints

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

Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Arbuckles Brown?
The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Arbuckles Brown is Waffen Red Brown (AK11419, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Arbuckles Brown?
Arbuckles Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Scale75 (Fantasy & Games), code SFG34. Its screen color is approximately #4B2D28 with a matte finish.

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